E72.1
Non-billableDisorders of sulfur-bearing amino-acid metabolism
E72.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of sulfur-bearing amino-acid metabolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E72.10 for billing.
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMetabolism is the process your body uses to make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Your digestive system breaks 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. If you have a metabolic disorder , something goes wrong with this process. One group of these disorders is amino…
Read more about Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E72.1?
- E72.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of sulfur-bearing amino-acid metabolism". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E72.1 a billable code?
- No — E72.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E72.10) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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