E88
Non-billableOther and unspecified metabolic disorders
Other and unspecified metabolic disorders
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
E70-E88
Child Codes
8
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)
- histiocytosis X (chronic) (C96.6)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- codes for associated conditions
Child Codes (8)
E88.0Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, NEC
E88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified
E88.2Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified
E88.3Tumor lysis syndrome
E88.4Mitochondrial metabolism disorders
E88.8Other specified metabolic disorders
E88.9Metabolic disorder, unspecified
E88.AWasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying condition
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code E88?
ICD-10-CM code E88 represents "Other and unspecified metabolic disorders". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E88 a billable code?
No, E88 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under E88.
What chapter is E88 in?
E88 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E88?
E88 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 4 more.
What are the subcategories under E88?
E88 has 8 child codes, including: E88.0 (Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, NEC), E88.1 (Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified), E88.2 (Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified), E88.3 (Tumor lysis syndrome), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with E88?
Yes, when using E88 you should also code: codes for associated conditions.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E88?
E88 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2874310. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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