E56.8
BillableDeficiency of other vitamins
Deficiency of other vitamins
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Vitamin P deficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for deficiency of other vitamins?
The ICD-10-CM code for deficiency of other vitamins is E56.8. The full clinical description is "Deficiency of other vitamins". E56.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E56.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E56.8 represents “Deficiency of other vitamins”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is E56.8 a billable code?
Yes, E56.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E56.8 in?
E56.8 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E56.8?
E56.8 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 SNOMED CT codes does E56.8 map to?
E56.8 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 9210000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E56.8?
E56.8 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 E56.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like deficiency of other vitamins 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 E56.8?
E56.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B7Z (Unspecified undernutrition).
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