E61.1
BillableIron deficiency
Iron 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)
E61.0Copper 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(53)
SNOMED CT
- Iron deficiency35240004
- Non-anaemic red cell disorder234338001
- Non-anemic red cell disorder234338001
- Iron deficiency without anaemia234340006
- Iron deficiency without anemia234340006
- Sideropenia234340006
- Alopecia due to underlying disease402638007
- Skin changes due to malnutrition402728007
- Hair changes due to malnutrition402729004
- Glossitis due to iron deficiency403454005
- Iron deficiency glossitis403454005
- Dementia due to iron deficiency840465008
- Inadequate intake of iron895530008
- Developmental academic disorder due to deficiency of micronutrients1186821000
- Developmental academic disorder due to micronutrient deficiency1186821000
- Developmental academic disorder due to iron deficiency1186826005
- Dementia due to nutritional deficiency1186883000
- Dementia due to nutritional deficiency disorder1186883000
- Alopecia due to iron deficiency1251399006
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Sideropenias
- Hair changes due to malnutrition
- Iron deficiency without anemia
- Iron deficiency (disorder)
- Alopecia due to iron deficiency
- Dementia due to nutritional deficiency
- Iron deficiencies
- Dementia due to nutritional deficiency disorder
- Alopecia due to underlying disease
- Iron deficiency without anaemia
- Deficiency, Iron
- Sideropenia
- Developmental academic disorder due to deficiency of micronutrients
- Glossitis due to iron deficiency
- Iron deficiency glossitis
- Developmental academic disorder due to iron deficiency
- Skin changes due to malnutrition
- Developmental academic disorder due to micronutrient deficiency
- Deficiencies, Iron
- Non-anaemic red cell disorder
- Non-anemic red cell disorder
- Dementia due to iron deficiency
- Inadequate intake of iron
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for iron deficiency?
The ICD-10-CM code for iron deficiency is E61.1. The full clinical description is "Iron deficiency". E61.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E61.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E61.1 represents “Iron 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 E61.1 a billable code?
Yes, E61.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E61.1 in?
E61.1 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E61.1?
E61.1 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 2 more.
Are additional codes required with E61.1?
Yes, when using E61.1, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does E61.1 map to?
E61.1 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 1251399006, 402638007, 840465008, 1186883000, 1186821000, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E61.1?
E61.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0240066. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E61.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like iron 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 E61.1?
E61.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B5K.0 (Iron deficiency).
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