Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 270
Disorders of amino-acid transport and metabolism
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 10 ICD-9-CM codes below 270 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • An inherited disorder that affects the metabolism of the amino acids. Representative examples include alkaptonuria, homocystinuria, tyrosinemia, and phenylketonuria
  • Disorders affecting amino acid metabolism. The majority of these disorders are inherited and present in the neonatal period with metabolic disturbances (e.g., acidosis) and neurologic manifestations. They are present at birth, although they may not become symptomatic until later in life
  • Disorders affecting amino acid metabolism; majority of these disorders are inherited and present in the neonatal period with metabolic disturbances (for example, acidosis) and neurologic manifestations; present at birth, although they may not become symptomatic until later in life
270 Excludes
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