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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

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

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(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other vitamin deficiencies?

The ICD-10-CM code for other vitamin deficiencies is E56. The full clinical description is "Other vitamin deficiencies". E56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code E56 mean?

ICD-10-CM code E56 represents “Other vitamin deficiencies”. 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 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.

How does E56 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other vitamin deficiencies 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 E56?

E56 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B7Z (Unspecified undernutrition).

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