ICD-10 Code E67.1 – Hypercarotenemia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E67.1 – Hypercarotenemia
What it is
Hypercarotenemia means an excess of carotene in the body, usually from high dietary intake or impaired conversion to vitamin A. It is generally a benign nutritional condition.
Clinical signs
The classic finding is yellow-orange discoloration of the skin, especially on the palms, soles, and nasolabial folds, with the whites of the eyes typically spared. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use E67.1 when the clinician documents hypercarotenemia, carotene excess, or carotenemia as the diagnosis. It may also fit when the record links the condition to diet or another documented cause of carotene accumulation. Check documentation if the note instead describes jaundice or another pigment disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia, or other causes of yellow skin discoloration. If the diagnosis is uncertain or another condition is documented, code the confirmed disorder instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider explicitly documents hypercarotenemia and distinguish it from jaundice, since the eye findings help separate them.