E79.1Billable
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
- Chapter
- 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- Category
- E79
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category E79
E79Disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolismE79.0Hyperuricemia w/o signs of inflam arthrit and tophaceous disYesE79.2Myoadenylate deaminase deficiencyYesE79.8Other disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolismE79.81Aicardi-Goutieres syndromeYesE79.82Hereditary xanthinuriaYesE79.89Oth disrd of purine and pyrimidine metabolismYesE79.9Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E79.1?
E79.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
Is E79.1 a billable code?
Yes. E79.1 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is E79.1 in?
E79.1 falls under Chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
When did E79.1 become effective?
E79.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to E79.1?
E79.1 belongs to category E79, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.