E72.81 Disorders of gamma aminobutyric acid metabolism
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The ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of gamma aminobutyric acid metabolism is E72.81 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- E70-E88: Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
- Category E72
- 39 codes (31 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to E72.81:
- SSADHD (succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency)
- Aciduria › 4-hydroxybutyric
- Deficiency, deficient › GABA-T (gamma aminobutyric acid transaminase)
- Deficiency, deficient › succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase
- Aciduria › gamma-hydroxybutyric
- Deficiency, deficient › GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) transaminase
- Disorder (of) › gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) metabolism
- Defect, defective › GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) metabolic
Inclusion Terms
- 4-hydroxybutyric aciduria
- Disorders of GABA metabolism
- GABA metabolic defect
- GABA transaminase deficiency
- GABA-T deficiency
- Gamma-hydroxybutyric aciduria
- SSADHD
- Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 55 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included E72.81 among the documented diagnoses.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
Diabetes mellitus (TOC entry)a. Diabetes mellitus ................................................................................................................... 39
Obesity (TOC entry)b. Obesity .................................................................................................................................. 42
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026
References
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