E70.81
BillableAromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
E70.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is an inherited disorder that affects the way nerve cells (neurons) transmit information to other cells. Signs and symptoms of AADC deficiency typically appear in the first six months of life. Affected infants may have feeding problems, weak muscle tone (hypotonia), and sleep disturbances. Most children with AADC deficiency experience episodes called oculogyric…
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Includes
- •AADC deficiency
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Sapropterin›
- Nitisinone4-Hydroxyphenyl-Pyruvate Dioxygenase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- TioproninReducing and Complexing Thiol [EPC]›
- Glycerol Phenylbutyrate›
- PenicillamineAntirheumatic Agent [EPC]›
- Phenylbutyrate›
- Cholic AcidBile Acid [EPC]›
- PegvaliasePhenylalanine Metabolizing Enzyme [EPC]›
- Sepiapterin›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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