E53.9

Billable

Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified

Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

E50-E64

Parent Code

E53

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 vitamin B 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 the ICD-10 code for vitamin b deficiency, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for vitamin b deficiency, unspecified is E53.9. The full clinical description is "Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified". E53.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code E53.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code E53.9 represents "Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified". It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is E53.9 a billable code?

Yes, E53.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is E53.9 in?

E53.9 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E53.9?

E53.9 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 SNOMED CT codes does E53.9 map to?

E53.9 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 36031001, 230570005, 36349006, 47903000, 386066000, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for E53.9?

E53.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0042850. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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