Question 1

Is E72.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E72.8 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E72.8 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E72.8 represents Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E72.8?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E72.8 is E72 (Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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