2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E79.9Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E70-E88›E79

ICD-10-CM E79.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E79.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism. 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
E79.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified
Short Description
Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
E79
Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE70-E88Metabolic disorders
CategoryE79Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism
This CodeE79.9Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism
  • Disorder of purine metabolism
  • Disorder of pyrimidine metabolism
  • Gout secondary to enzyme defect

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
        • purine
    • Disorder(of)
      • metabolism NOS
        • pyrimidine
    • Disorder(of)
      • purine metabolism
    • Disorder(of)
      • pyrimidine metabolism

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 E79.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
277.2 Purine/pyrimid dis NEC
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 E79.9Overview

Is E79.9 (Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E79.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 277.2 (purine/pyrimid dis NEC). 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.