2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E83.2Disorders of zinc metabolism

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E70-E88›E83

ICD-10-CM E83.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E83.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for disorders of zinc metabolism. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 602 through 603. Coders also document this condition as acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica. 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
E83.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Disorders of zinc metabolism
Short Description
Disorders of zinc metabolism
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
E83
Disorders of mineral metabolism

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE70-E88Metabolic disorders
CategoryE83Disorders of mineral metabolism
This CodeE83.2Disorders of zinc metabolism

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired acrodermatitis enteropathica
  • Chronic zinc deficiency
  • Disorder of zinc metabolism
  • Gianotti-Crosti syndrome
  • Hereditary acrodermatitis enteropathica
  • Hyperzincemia and hypercalprotectinemia
  • Myelopathy due to excess zinc
  • Myelopathy due to metabolic disorder
  • Zinc deficiency
  • Zinc excess

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Acrodermatitis enteropathica

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.

    • Acrodermatitis
      • enteropathica (hereditary)
    • Brandt's syndrome(acrodermatitis enteropathica)
    • Danbolt(-Cross) syndrome (acrodermatitis enteropathica)
    • Disorder(of)
      • metabolism NOS
        • zinc
    • Syndrome
      • Brandt's (acrodermatitis enteropathica)
    • Syndrome
      • Danbolt (-Cross) (acrodermatitis enteropathica)
    • Zinc
      • metabolism disorder

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 E83.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
686.8 Local skin infection 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 E83.2Overview

Is E83.2 (Disorders of mineral metabolism) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does E83.2 group to?

When disorders of zinc metabolism is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 602, 603, with relative weights from 0.8709 to 1.4213 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E83.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, disorders of zinc metabolism converts to ICD-9-CM 686.8 (local skin infection 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.