E88.9
BillableMetabolic disorder, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A general metabolic disorder that doesn't fit into a more specific category, affecting how the body processes nutrients and energy.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific metabolic disorder cannot be identified; always attempt to code to a more specific metabolic condition first
- •Review documentation carefully for any clues about the underlying metabolic process affected (carbohydrate, lipid, protein, or mineral metabolism)
Code Hierarchy
└E88Other and unspecified metabolic disorders└E88.9Metabolic disorder, unspecified
└E88.9Metabolic disorder, unspecified