E71.3
Non-billableDisorders of fatty-acid metabolism
Disorders of fatty-acid metabolism
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)
- •transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newbornP70-P74
- •androgen insensitivity syndromeE34.5
- •congenital adrenal hyperplasiaE25.0
- •hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disordersD55
- •Marfan syndromeQ87.4
- •5-alpha-reductase deficiencyE29.1
- •peroxisomal disordersE71.5
- •Refsum's diseaseG60.1
- •Schilder's diseaseG37.0
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disorders of fatty-acid metabolism?
The ICD-10-CM code for disorders of fatty-acid metabolism is E71.3. The full clinical description is "Disorders of fatty-acid metabolism". E71.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E71.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E71.3 represents “Disorders of fatty-acid metabolism”. 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 E71.3 a billable code?
No, E71.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under E71.3.
What chapter is E71.3 in?
E71.3 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E71.3?
E71.3 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 6 more.
What are the subcategories under E71.3?
E71.3 has 4 child codes, including: E71.30 (Disorder of fatty-acid metabolism, unspecified), E71.31 (Disorders of fatty-acid oxidation), E71.32 (Disorders of ketone metabolism), E71.39 (Other disorders of fatty-acid metabolism).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E71.3?
E71.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0268634. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E71.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disorders of fatty-acid metabolism 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 E71.3?
E71.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5C52.0Z (Inborn errors of fatty acid oxidation or ketone body metabolism, unspecified).
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