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E53

Non-billable

Deficiency of other B group vitamins

Deficiency of other B group vitamins

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

Child Codes

4

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (4)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for deficiency of other b group vitamins?

The ICD-10-CM code for deficiency of other b group vitamins is E53. The full clinical description is "Deficiency of other B group vitamins". E53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code E53 mean?

ICD-10-CM code E53 represents “Deficiency of other B group vitamins”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E53 a billable code?

No, E53 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under E53.

What chapter is E53 in?

E53 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E53?

E53 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 vitamin B deficiency (E64.8).

What are the subcategories under E53?

E53 has 4 child codes, including: E53.0 (Riboflavin deficiency), E53.1 (Pyridoxine deficiency), E53.8 (Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins), E53.9 (Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for E53?

E53 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494324. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does E53 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like deficiency of other b group vitamins affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E53?

E53 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B7Z (Unspecified undernutrition).

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