E61.1
BillableIron deficiency
Iron deficiency
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Iron deficiency35240004
- Non-anaemic red cell disorder234338001
- Non-anemic red cell disorder234338001
- Iron deficiency without anaemia234340006
- Iron deficiency without anemia234340006
- Sideropenia234340006
- Alopecia due to underlying disease402638007
- Skin changes due to malnutrition402728007
- Hair changes due to malnutrition402729004
- Glossitis due to iron deficiency403454005
- Iron deficiency glossitis403454005
- Dementia due to iron deficiency840465008
- Inadequate intake of iron895530008
- Developmental academic disorder due to deficiency of micronutrients1186821000
- Developmental academic disorder due to micronutrient deficiency1186821000
- Developmental academic disorder due to iron deficiency1186826005
- Dementia due to nutritional deficiency1186883000
- Dementia due to nutritional deficiency disorder1186883000
- Alopecia due to iron deficiency1251399006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code E61.1?
ICD-10-CM code E61.1 represents "Iron deficiency". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is E61.1 a billable code?
Yes, E61.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E61.1 in?
E61.1 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E61.1?
E61.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-); iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02); and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with E61.1?
Yes, when using E61.1 you should also code: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does E61.1 map to?
E61.1 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 1251399006, 402638007, 840465008, 1186883000, 1186821000, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E61.1?
E61.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0240066. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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