E78.72

Billable

Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome

Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

E70-E88

Parent Code

E78.7

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
  • congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)
  • hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)
  • Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)
  • 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)
  • sphingolipidosis (E75.0-E75.3)
  • Niemann-Pick disease type C (E75.242)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for smith-lemli-opitz syndrome?

The ICD-10-CM code for smith-lemli-opitz syndrome is E78.72. The full clinical description is "Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome". E78.72 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code E78.72 mean?

ICD-10-CM code E78.72 represents "Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome". It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is E78.72 a billable code?

Yes, E78.72 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is E78.72 in?

E78.72 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E78.72?

E78.72 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-); congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0); and 5 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does E78.72 map to?

E78.72 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 43929004, 123963007, 238036004, 77701002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for E78.72?

E78.72 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0175694. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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