ICD-10 Code for Aromatic amino-acid metabolism disorder
The ICD-10-CM code for aromatic amino-acid metabolism disorder is E70.9 — Disorder of aromatic amino-acid metabolism, unspecified. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for aromatic amino-acid metabolism disorder with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
E70.9 is billable but unspecified. If the documentation names a type, site or cause, one of the more specific codes below is likely expected.
Which aromatic amino-acid metabolism disorder code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 2 codes under Aromatic amino-acid metabolism disorder. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| specified NEC | E70.89 | Other disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources