E56
Non-billableOther 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
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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