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ICD-10 Code E88.9: Metabolic disorder, unspecified
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents metabolic disorder, unspecified in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
block
E70-E88Metabolic disorders
category
E88Other and unspecified metabolic disorders
currentE88
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
EndocrinologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
E88.0Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryE88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryE88.2Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classifiedcodeE88.3Tumor lysis syndromecodeE88.4Mitochondrial metabolism disorderscategoryE88.8Other specified metabolic disorderscategoryE88.AWasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying conditioncode
Sibling codes
E88.0Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classifiedE88.1Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classifiedE88.2Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classifiedbillableE88.3Tumor lysis syndromebillableE88.4Mitochondrial metabolism disordersE88.8Other specified metabolic disordersE88.AWasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying conditionbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 75716high
ANGIOGRAPHY, EXTREMITY, BILATERAL, RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 75710high
ANGIOGRAPHY, EXTREMITY, UNILATERAL, RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 75705high
ANGIOGRAPHY, SPINAL, SELECTIVE, RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 75630high
AORTOGRAPHY, ABDOMINAL PLUS BILATERAL ILIOFEMORAL LOWER EXTREMITY, CATHETER, BY SERIALOGRAPHY, RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 75625high
AORTOGRAPHY, ABDOMINAL, BY SERIALOGRAPHY, RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 36200high
INTRODUCTION OF CATHETER, AORTA
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 87133009high
Abnormal metabolic requirement
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 127339009high
Acute metabolic disorder
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 324301000119107high
Arthropathy due to metabolic disorder
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 737241008high
Autonomic neuropathy due to metabolic disease
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1263545007high
Benign intracranial hypertension due to metabolic disease
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 231971006high
Cataract in hypoparathyroidism
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
E88.9
Common synonyms
Metabolic disorder, unspecifiedMetabolic disorder
Frequently asked questions
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