E61.9
BillableDeficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
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
- Disorder of optic nerve due to nutritional deficiency82108004
- Nutritional optic neuropathy82108004
- Deficiency of micronutrients238111008
- Disorder of optic nerve due to micronutrient deficiency1186796006
- Optic neuropathy due to micronutrient deficiency1186796006
- Developmental academic disorder due to deficiency of micronutrients1186821000
- Developmental academic disorder due to micronutrient deficiency1186821000
- Cranial neuropathy due to micronutrient deficiency1186841005
- Disorder of cranial nerve due to deficiency of micronutrients1186841005
- Inadequate bioactive substance intake440411000124104
- Inadequate mineral intake441921000124106
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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.