E61.0
BillableCopper deficiency
Copper 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
Related Codes(9)
E61.1Iron deficiency
E61.2Magnesium deficiency
E61.3Manganese deficiency
E61.4Chromium deficiency
E61.5Molybdenum deficiency
E61.6Vanadium deficiency
E61.7Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements
E61.8Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
E61.9Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(58)
SNOMED CT
- Chronic copper deficiency19577007
- Copper deficiency19577007
- Hypocupraemia19577007
- Hypocupremia19577007
- Copper metabolism disorder79886009
- Disorder of copper metabolism79886009
- Myelopathy due to nutritional deficiency724562009
- Familial benign copper deficiency763531001
- Familial benign hypocupraemia763531001
- Familial benign hypocupremia763531001
- Leucoencephalopathy due to copper deficiency1186819005
- Leucoencephalopathy due to hypocupremia1186819005
- Leukoencephalopathy due to copper deficiency1186819005
- Leukoencephalopathy due to hypocupremia1186819005
- Disorder of spinal cord due to copper deficiency1186884006
- Myelopathy due to copper deficiency1186884006
- Inadequate copper intake440841000124102
- Inadequate intake of copper440841000124102
UMLS
- Chronic copper deficiencyC0268070
- Copper decreasedC0268070
- Copper deficiencyC0268070
- Copper lowC0268070
- Cu levels lowC0268070
- Cu++ lowC0268070
- Decreased circulating copper concentrationC0268070
- HypocupraemiaC0268070
- HypocupremiaC0268070
- Hypocupremia (disorder)C0268070
- Reduced serum copperC0268070
- copper deficiencyC0268070
- hypocupraemiaC0268070
- hypocupremiaC0268070
- low copperC0268070
Clinical Terms
- Copper decreased
- Inadequate copper intake
- Cu++ low
- Myelopathy due to nutritional deficiency
- Leukoencephalopathy due to hypocupremia
- hypocupraemia
- Myelopathy due to copper deficiency
- Copper metabolism disorder
- Familial benign hypocupremia
- Hypocupremia (disorder)
- Reduced serum copper
- Disorder of copper metabolism
- Chronic copper deficiency
- hypocupremia
- low copper
- Decreased circulating copper concentration
- Familial benign copper deficiency
- Leucoencephalopathy due to copper deficiency
- Familial benign hypocupraemia
- Leucoencephalopathy due to hypocupremia
- Inadequate intake of copper
- Cu levels low
- Leukoencephalopathy due to copper deficiency
- Copper low
- Disorder of spinal cord due to copper deficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for copper deficiency?
The ICD-10-CM code for copper deficiency is E61.0. The full clinical description is "Copper deficiency". E61.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E61.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E61.0 represents “Copper deficiency”. 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 E61.0 a billable code?
Yes, E61.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E61.0 in?
E61.0 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E61.0?
E61.0 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 E61.0?
Yes, when using E61.0, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does E61.0 map to?
E61.0 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 19577007, 79886009, 1186884006, 763531001, 440841000124102, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E61.0?
E61.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0268070. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E61.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like copper deficiency 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 E61.0?
E61.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B5K.6 (Copper deficiency).
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