E74.31

Approximate Synonyms

• Sucrase isomaltase deficiency

Clinical Information

• Characterized by the deficiency or absence of the enzymes sucrase and isomaltase existing at, and usually before birth; this enzyme complex sucrase-isomaltase) assists in the breakdown of a certain sugar ie, sucrose) and certain products of starch digestion dextrins); only evident soon after birth when sucrose or starches, such as found in modified milk formulas with sucrose or polycose, are ingested by an affected infant, breast-fed infants or those on lactose-only formula manifest no symptoms until such time as sucrose found in fruit juices, solid foods, and/or some medications) is introduced into the diet.

Details

• E74.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E74.31 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E74.31 – other international versions of ICD-10 E74.31 may differ.