E61.9

Billable

Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified

Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

E50-E64

Parent Code

E61

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)
  • disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
  • iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code E61.9?

ICD-10-CM code E61.9 represents "Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is E61.9 a billable code?

Yes, E61.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is E61.9 in?

E61.9 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).

What codes cannot be used with E61.9?

E61.9 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 1 more.

Are additional codes required with E61.9?

Yes, when using E61.9 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 E61.9 map to?

E61.9 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 1186841005, 238111008, 1186821000, 1186796006, 82108004, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for E61.9?

E61.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494326. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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