E56

Non-billable

Other vitamin deficiencies

Other vitamin deficiencies

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

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 other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E56?

ICD-10-CM code E56 represents "Other vitamin deficiencies". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is E56 a billable code?

No, E56 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 E56.

What chapter is E56 in?

E56 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E56?

E56 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 other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8).

What are the subcategories under E56?

E56 has 4 child codes, including: E56.0 (Deficiency of vitamin E), E56.1 (Deficiency of vitamin K), E56.8 (Deficiency of other vitamins), E56.9 (Vitamin deficiency, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for E56?

E56 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0011157. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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