ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E72.8
Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism
Coding Notes & Guidelines for E72.8
Inclusion Terms
- 4-hydroxybutyric aciduria
- Disorders of GABA metabolism
- GABA metabolic defect
- GABA transaminase deficiency
- GABA-T deficiency
- Gamma-hydroxybutyric aciduria
- SSADHD
- Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
Inclusion Terms
- Disorders of beta-amino-acid metabolism
- Disorders of gamma-glutamyl cycle
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code E72.8 (Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism)
ICD-10-CM code E72.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E72.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E72.8 - Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism.