ICD-10 Code E80.6 – Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E80.6 – Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism
What it is
E80.6 identifies disorders of bilirubin handling that do not fit a more specific inherited or acquired diagnosis. Use it when the record describes abnormal bilirubin metabolism, but the exact condition is not otherwise classified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have jaundice or persistently abnormal bilirubin findings, and the chart should support a bilirubin metabolism disorder rather than a general liver disease.
When to use this code
Use E80.6 when the provider documents an unspecified or other bilirubin metabolism disorder and no more specific E80 code applies. It may also fit when the record notes a bilirubin processing abnormality without naming a distinct syndrome. Check documentation for the exact diagnosis and whether it is congenital, acquired, or better coded elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine jaundice, hepatitis, or other liver disorders unless the provider specifically links them to bilirubin metabolism. If a more specific bilirubin disorder is documented, code that instead.
Coding tip
Query the provider when the note says “bilirubin abnormality” without a clear diagnosis, because specificity often determines the correct code.