E63
Non-billableOther nutritional deficiencies
Other nutritional deficiencies
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other nutritional deficiencies?
The ICD-10-CM code for other nutritional deficiencies is E63. The full clinical description is "Other nutritional deficiencies". E63 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E63 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E63 represents “Other nutritional 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 E63 a billable code?
No, E63 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 E63.
What chapter is E63 in?
E63 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E63?
E63 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74).
What are the subcategories under E63?
E63 has 4 child codes, including: E63.0 (Essential fatty acid [EFA] deficiency), E63.1 (Imbalance of constituents of food intake), E63.8 (Other specified nutritional deficiencies), E63.9 (Nutritional deficiency, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E63?
E63 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0154241. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E63 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other nutritional 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 E63?
E63 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B7Z (Unspecified undernutrition).
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