E70 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E70Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E70 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
- 3
Category E70
Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
- 4
Code E70
Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
More specific choices
Codes under E70
E70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
E70.0Classical phenylketonuria
E70.1Other hyperphenylalaninemias
E70.2Disorders of tyrosine metabolism
E70.3Albinism
E70.4Disorders of histidine metabolism
E70.5Disorders of tryptophan metabolism
E70.8Other disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
E70.9Disorder of aromatic amino-acid metabolism, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E70.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E70.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for E70.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E70.
Transparency
Source and release
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Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E70 mean?
E70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism.”
Is E70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E70 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is E70 located in ICD-10-CM?
E70 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Metabolic disorders (E70-E88) (E70–E88), under category E70, Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism.
What coding notes are listed for E70?
No inclusion terms are listed for E70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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