E88.8

Non-billable

Other specified metabolic disorders

Other specified 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

Parent Code

E88

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E88.8?

ICD-10-CM code E88.8 represents "Other specified metabolic disorders". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E88.8 a billable code?

No, E88.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under E88.8.

What chapter is E88.8 in?

E88.8 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E88.8?

E88.8 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 E88.8?

E88.8 has 3 child codes, including: E88.81 (Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance), E88.82 (Obesity due to disruption of MC4R pathway), E88.89 (Other specified metabolic disorders).

Are additional codes required with E88.8?

Yes, when using E88.8 you should also code: codes for associated conditions.

What are the UMLS CUIs for E88.8?

E88.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494362. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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