Is E79.9 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. E79.9 (Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

E79.9 ✓ Billable

Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified

Q: What is ICD-10 code E79.9?

ICD-10-CM code E79.9 stands for "Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified". It is a billable code in the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Code

E79.9

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E79.9?

ICD-10-CM code E79.9 represents Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is E79.9 billable?

Yes. E79.9 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is E79.9 in?

E79.9 belongs to the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter (E00–E89) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the E79 category

E79 Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism Non-billable E79.0 Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease Billable E79.1 Lesch-Nyhan syndrome Billable E79.2 Myoadenylate deaminase deficiency Billable E79.8 Other disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism Non-billable E79.81 Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome Billable E79.82 Hereditary xanthinuria Billable E79.89 Other specified disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism Billable

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