ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 E71.43

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 23

Iatrogenic carnitine deficiency

E71
Block
2
Synonyms
76
LCDs
5
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM E71.43

ICD-10-CM code E71.43 represents Iatrogenic carnitine deficiency. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E71). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E71.43 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for E71.43

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

E71.43 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 23). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under E71.43. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Carnitine deficiency due to hemodialysis
  • Carnitine deficiency due to Valproic acid therapy

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 23
ESRD-HCC
Category 23
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 23

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Medicare LCD Coverage for E71.43

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E71.43 as a covered diagnosis.

76 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 76 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82306 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82607 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82746 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 85385 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 83090 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82652 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 84207 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 86352 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82379 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 83698 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E71.43.

5 policies

1 Aetna

Nutritional Support - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0061

1 Cigna

Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCV) - (CPG129)
Policy ID: CPG129_EMG_NCV_SSEP

3 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-54095
Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Policy ID: ART-56416
Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-57123

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E71.43

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for E71.43

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert E71.43 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
E71.43 27783 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 E71.43, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code E71.43 billable? +

Yes, E71.43 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to E71.43? +

ICD-10 E71.43 includes: Carnitine deficiency due to hemodialysis; Carnitine deficiency due to Valproic acid therapy.

Does E71.43 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. E71.43 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 23. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What ICD-9 codes does E71.43 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, E71.43 maps to ICD-9 codes: 27783. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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