E70.0 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Classical phenylketonuria for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to E70.0 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to E70.0 ICD10 Code:
- E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- E70-E88 Metabolic disorders
- E70 Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
E70.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about E70.0 ICD 10 code
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a type of amino acid metabolism disorder. It is inherited. If you have it, your body can't process phenylalanine (Phe). Phe is an amino acid, a building block of proteins. It is in almost all foods. If your Phe level gets too high, it can damage your brain and cause severe intellectual disability. All babies born in U.S. hospitals must now have a screening test for PKU. This makes it easier to diagnose and treat the problem early.
The best treatment for PKU is a diet of low-protein foods. There are special formulas for newborns. For older children and adults, the diet includes many fruits and vegetables. It also includes some low-protein breads, pastas, and cereals. Nutritional formulas provide the vitamins and minerals you can't get from their food.
Babies who get on this special diet soon after they are born develop normally. Many have no symptoms of PKU. It is important to stay on the diet for the rest of your life.
NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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