E72.4
BillableDisorders of ornithine metabolism
E72.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of ornithine metabolism. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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…
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Includes
- •Hyperammonemia-Hyperornithinemia-Homocitrullinemia syndrome
- •Ornithinemia (types I, II)
- •Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •hereditary choroidal dystrophy (H31.2-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E72.4?
- E72.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of ornithine metabolism". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E72.4 a billable code?
- Yes — E72.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from E72.4?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): hereditary choroidal dystrophy (H31.2-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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