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E79 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

E79

Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where E79 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 4

    Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)

  3. 3

    Category E79

    Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism

  4. 4

    Code E79

    Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism

Codes under E79

E79 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

E79.0Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous diseaseE79.1Lesch-Nyhan syndromeE79.2Myoadenylate deaminase deficiencyE79.8Other disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolismE79.9Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for E79.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for E79.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E79.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • Ataxia-telangiectasia (Q87.19)
  • Bloom's syndrome (Q82.8)
  • Cockayne's syndrome (Q87.19)
  • calculus of kidney (N20.0)
  • combined immunodeficiency disorders (D81.-)
  • Fanconi's anemia (D61.09)
  • gout (M1A.-, M10.-)
  • orotaciduric anemia (D53.0)
  • progeria (E34.8)
  • Werner's syndrome (E34.8)
  • xeroderma pigmentosum (Q82.1)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for E79.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code E79 mean?

E79 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism.”

Is E79 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. E79 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 E79 located in ICD-10-CM?

E79 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Metabolic disorders (E70-E88) (E70–E88), under category E79, Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism.

What coding notes are listed for E79?

No inclusion terms are listed for E79 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Ataxia-telangiectasia (Q87.19); Bloom's syndrome (Q82.8); Cockayne's syndrome (Q87.19); calculus of kidney (N20.0); combined immunodeficiency disorders (D81.-); Fanconi's anemia (D61.09); gout (M1A.-, M10.-); orotaciduric anemia (D53.0); progeria (E34.8); Werner's syndrome (E34.8); xeroderma pigmentosum (Q82.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.