2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E83.40Disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E70-E88›E83

ICD-10-CM E83.40
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

E83.40 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 640 through 641. Coders also document this condition as disorder of magnesium 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
E83.40
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified
Short Description
Disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Disorders of magnesium metabolism

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE70-E88Metabolic disorders
CategoryE83Disorders of mineral metabolism
This CodeE83.40Disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of magnesium metabolism
  • Magnesium disorder
  • X-linked immunodeficiency with magnesium defect, Epstein-Barr virus infection and neoplasia

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to E83.40: its own notes plus those printed at E83, block E70-E88, and Chapter 4. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From E83 Disorders of mineral metabolism applies to 31 codes
  • dietary mineral deficiency (E58-E61)
  • parathyroid disorders (E20-E21)
  • vitamin D deficiency (E55.-)
From Block E70-E88 Metabolic disorders applies to 286 codes
  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
  • congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)
  • hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)
  • Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)
  • 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)
From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block E70-E88 Metabolic disorders applies to 286 codes
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name E83.40, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming E83.40: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • E61 Deficiency of other nutrient elements
    disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-) names E83.-, which includes this code
  • R79.0 Abnormal level of blood mineral
    disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-) names E83.-, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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 E83.40 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
275.2 Dis magnesium metabolism
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About E83.40Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified is E83.40 (sometimes written as E8340). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is E83.40 (Disorders of magnesium metabolism) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does E83.40 group to?

When disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 641, 640, with relative weights from 0.7864 to 1.3392 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can E83.40 be reported with a code from E55?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at E83, which applies to E83.40, lists "vitamin D deficiency (E55.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E83.40?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, disorders of magnesium metabolism, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 275.2 (dis magnesium metabolism). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.