E70.81
Billable codeAromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
The ICD-10 code for aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency is E70.81.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- AADC deficiency
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- E70.89Other disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
- E70.81Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
Associated MS-DRGs
E70.81 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.