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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other and unspecified metabolic disorders?
The ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified metabolic disorders is E88. The full clinical description is "Other and unspecified metabolic disorders". E88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E88 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E88 represents “Other and unspecified metabolic disorders”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and 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, also report: 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.
How does E88 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other and unspecified metabolic disorders affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E88?
E88 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5D2Z (Metabolic disorders, unspecified).
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.