E71.51
Non-billableDisorders of peroxisome biogenesis
E71.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of peroxisome biogenesis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E71.510 for billing.
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Group 1 peroxisomal disorders
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Refsum's disease (G60.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E71.51?
- E71.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of peroxisome biogenesis". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E71.51 a billable code?
- No — E71.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E71.510) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of E71.51?
- E71.51 has 3 more specific child codes, including E71.510, E71.511, E71.518.
- What is excluded from E71.51?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Refsum's disease (G60.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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