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E51.1

Non-billable

Beriberi

Beriberi

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

E50-E64

Parent Code

E51

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
  • sequelae of thiamine deficiency (E64.8)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (2)

E51.11

Dry beriberi

BillableE51.12

Wet beriberi

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E51.1?

ICD-10-CM code E51.1 represents "Beriberi". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E51.1 a billable code?

No, E51.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under E51.1.

What chapter is E51.1 in?

E51.1 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E51.1?

E51.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); sequelae of thiamine deficiency (E64.8).

What are the subcategories under E51.1?

E51.1 has 2 child codes, including: E51.11 (Dry beriberi), E51.12 (Wet beriberi).

What are the UMLS CUIs for E51.1?

E51.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0005122. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.