E71.4

Non-billable

Disorders of carnitine metabolism

E71.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of carnitine metabolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E71.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Parent
E71
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. Your body can use this fuel right away, or it can store the energy in your body tissues, such as your liver, muscles, and body fat. A metabolic disorder occurs when abnormal…

Read more about Metabolic Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency (E71.314)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E71.4?
E71.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of carnitine metabolism". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E71.4 a billable code?
No — E71.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E71.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E71.4?
E71.4 has 5 more specific child codes, including E71.40, E71.41, E71.42.
What is excluded from E71.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency (E71.314).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

Look up another ICD-10 code or condition

Powered by Eleplan

Free ICD-10 lookup is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.

Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, with Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.