Other specified disorders of carbohydrate metabolism
ICD-10 E74.8 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other specified disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.
E74.8 encompasses a variety of metabolic disorders that affect carbohydrate metabolism, which can lead to abnormal glucose levels and other metabolic disturbances. These disorders may include conditions such as galactosemia, glycogen storage diseases, and other enzyme deficiencies that disrupt normal carbohydrate processing. Patients may present with symptoms ranging from hypoglycemia to failure to thrive, depending on the specific disorder. Diagnosis often involves biochemical tests to assess enzyme activity, genetic testing for inherited conditions, and dietary management to control symptoms. The complexity of these disorders lies in their varied presentations and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to management, including dietary modifications and potential enzyme replacement therapies.
Detailed family history, growth parameters, and dietary intake assessments.
Diagnosis of galactosemia in newborns, management of glycogen storage diseases in children.
Pediatric patients may require ongoing monitoring for growth and development, necessitating comprehensive documentation.
Thorough metabolic evaluations, including glucose tolerance tests and hormone level assessments.
Management of adult patients with inherited metabolic disorders, including dietary interventions.
Endocrinologists must document the metabolic implications of carbohydrate disorders and their management strategies.
Used to monitor glucose levels in patients with carbohydrate metabolism disorders.
Document the reason for the test and any relevant clinical findings.
Endocrinologists should ensure that glucose testing is linked to the diagnosis of a carbohydrate metabolism disorder.
E74.8 includes various unspecified disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, such as rare enzyme deficiencies and genetic metabolic conditions that do not have a specific code.
