E78.72 ICD-10-CM Code: Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
E78.72 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
E78.72Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where E78.72 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
- 3
Category E78
Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias
- 4
Subcategory E78.7
Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism
- 5
Code E78.72
Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E78.72.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E78.72.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E78.72.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for E78.72.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E78.72.
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 E78.72 mean?
E78.72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome.”
Is E78.72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E78.72 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is E78.72 located in ICD-10-CM?
E78.72 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Metabolic disorders (E70-E88) (E70–E88), under category E78, Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemias and subcategory E78.7, Disorders of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism.
What coding notes are listed for E78.72?
No inclusion terms are listed for E78.72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.