2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E71.118Other branched-chain organic acidurias

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E70-E88›E71

ICD-10-CM E71.118
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E71.118 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other branched-chain organic acidurias. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric aciduria. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified nutritional and metabolic disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
E71.118
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other branched-chain organic acidurias
Short Description
Other branched-chain organic acidurias
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
E71.11
Branched-chain organic acidurias

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE70-E88Metabolic disorders
CategoryE71Disorders of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism and fatty-acid metabolism
This CodeE71.118Other branched-chain organic acidurias

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric aciduria
  • Deficiency of dehydrogenase
  • Disorder of isoleucine metabolism

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Disorder(of)
      • metabolism NOS
        • amino-acid
          • branched chain
            • organic aciduria NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR END016
Other specified and unspecified nutritional and metabolic disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Metabolic Disorders

Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel.

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Convert E71.118 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
270.3 Bran-chain amin-acid dis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About E71.118Overview

Is E71.118 (Branched-chain organic acidurias) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other branched-chain organic acidurias on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E71.118?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other branched-chain organic acidurias converts to ICD-9-CM 270.3 (bran-chain amin-acid dis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.