2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E83.50Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E70-E88›E83

ICD-10-CM E83.50
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E83.50 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 640 through 641. 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
E83.50
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism
Short Description
Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
E83.5
Disorders of calcium metabolism

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE70-E88Metabolic disorders
CategoryE83Disorders of mineral metabolism
This CodeE83.50Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Articular cartilage disorder of elbow
  • Chondrocalcinosis of elbow due to disorder of calcium metabolism
  • Chondrocalcinosis of elbow joint
  • Chondrocalcinosis of hand due to disorder of calcium metabolism
  • Chondrocalcinosis of hip joint
  • Chondrocalcinosis of hip joint due to disorder of calcium metabolism
  • Chondrocalcinosis of joint of hand
  • Disorder of calcium metabolism
  • Phosphorus and calcium disorders
  • Secondary chondrocalcinosis

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.

    • Calcium
      • metabolism disorder
    • Disorder(of)
      • metabolism NOS
        • calcium

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

Calcium

Calcium is a mineral, a nutrient that you need (in small amounts) to keep your body healthy. You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral.

The full article covers:

  • What is calcium and why do I need it?
  • How do I get calcium?
  • How much calcium do I need?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert E83.50 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
275.40 Dis calcium metablsm NOS
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 E83.50Overview

Is E83.50 (Disorders of calcium metabolism) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does E83.50 group to?

When unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 640, 641, with relative weights from 0.7782 to 1.3356 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E83.50?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism converts to ICD-9-CM 275.40 (dis calcium metablsm NOS). The mapping is a direct match.

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.