E55

Non-billable

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency

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

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)
  • adult osteomalacia (M83.-)
  • osteoporosis (M80.-)
  • sequelae of rickets (E64.3)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E55?

ICD-10-CM code E55 represents "Vitamin D deficiency". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E55 a billable code?

No, E55 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 E55.

What chapter is E55 in?

E55 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E55?

E55 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); adult osteomalacia (M83.-); osteoporosis (M80.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under E55?

E55 has 2 child codes, including: E55.0 (Rickets, active), E55.9 (Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for E55?

E55 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0042870. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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