E72 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
E72Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where E72 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
- 3
Category E72
Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism
- 4
Code E72
Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism
Codes under E72
E72 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
E72.0Disorders of amino-acid transportE72.1Disorders of sulfur-bearing amino-acid metabolismE72.2Disorders of urea cycle metabolismE72.3Disorders of lysine and hydroxylysine metabolismE72.4Disorders of ornithine metabolismE72.5Disorders of glycine metabolismE72.8Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolismE72.9Disorder of amino-acid metabolism, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E72.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E72.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E72.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- disorders of:
- aromatic amino-acid metabolism (E70.-)
- branched-chain amino-acid metabolism (E71.0-E71.2)
- fatty-acid metabolism (E71.3)
- purine and pyrimidine metabolism (E79.-)
- gout (M1A.-, M10.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E72.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E72 mean?
E72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism.”
Is E72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E72 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 E72 located in ICD-10-CM?
E72 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Metabolic disorders (E70-E88) (E70–E88), under category E72, Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism.
What coding notes are listed for E72?
No inclusion terms are listed for E72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: disorders of:; aromatic amino-acid metabolism (E70.-); branched-chain amino-acid metabolism (E71.0-E71.2); fatty-acid metabolism (E71.3); purine and pyrimidine metabolism (E79.-); gout (M1A.-, M10.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.