E52

Billable

Niacin deficiency [pellagra]

Niacin deficiency [pellagra]

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

E50-E64

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Niacin (-tryptophan) deficiency
  • Nicotinamide deficiency
  • Pellagra (alcoholic)

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 niacin deficiency (E64.8)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E52?

ICD-10-CM code E52 represents "Niacin deficiency [pellagra]". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is E52 a billable code?

Yes, E52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is E52 in?

E52 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E52?

E52 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 niacin deficiency (E64.8).

What SNOMED CT codes does E52 map to?

E52 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 29756008, 124127004, 1186881003, 1186883000, 788899002, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for E52?

E52 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0268672, C4317126. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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