E83.1

Non-billable

Disorders of iron metabolism

E83.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of iron metabolism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E83.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Parent
E83
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is iron? Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Your body also needs iron to make some hormones . How do you get iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods and is added to…

Read more about Iron at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • iron deficiency anemia (D50.-)
  • sideroblastic anemia (D64.0-D64.3)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E83.1?
E83.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of iron metabolism". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E83.1 a billable code?
No — E83.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E83.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E83.1?
E83.1 has 3 more specific child codes, including E83.10, E83.11, E83.19.
What is excluded from E83.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): iron deficiency anemia (D50.-); sideroblastic anemia (D64.0-D64.3).

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

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