E72
Non-billableOther disorders of amino-acid metabolism
E72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E72.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- E00-E89
- Subcodes
- 8
- Edition
- FY2026
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMetabolism is the process your body uses to make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Your digestive system breaks the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. Your body can use this fuel right away, or it can store the energy in your body. If you have a metabolic disorder , something goes wrong with this process. One group of these disorders is amino…
Read more about Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Sodium Phenylacetate and Sodium Benzoate›
- Carglumic AcidCarbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Activator [EPC]›
- BetaineMethylating Agent [EPC]›
- Cysteamine›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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