E61.2
BillableMagnesium deficiency
Magnesium 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
E61.1Iron 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(23)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- DEFIC MAGNESIUMC0024473
- Deficiencies, MagnesiumC0024473
- Deficiency, MagnesiumC0024473
- MAGNESIUM DEFICC0024473
- Magnesium DeficienciesC0024473
- Magnesium DeficiencyC0024473
- Magnesium deficiencyC0024473
- Magnesium deficiency (disorder)C0024473
- deficiency magnesiumC0024473
- magnesium deficienciesC0024473
- magnesium deficiencyC0024473
Clinical Terms
- Inadequate magnesium intake
- MAGNESIUM DEFIC
- Magnesium deficiency (disorder)
- Deficiencies, Magnesium
- magnesium deficiencies
- Myopathy due to magnesium deficiency
- DEFIC MAGNESIUM
- Deficiency, Magnesium
- deficiency magnesium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for magnesium deficiency?
The ICD-10-CM code for magnesium deficiency is E61.2. The full clinical description is "Magnesium deficiency". E61.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E61.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E61.2 represents “Magnesium 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 E61.2 a billable code?
Yes, E61.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E61.2 in?
E61.2 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E61.2?
E61.2 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 E61.2?
Yes, when using E61.2, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does E61.2 map to?
E61.2 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 440791000124100, 238118002, 721190004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E61.2?
E61.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0024473. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E61.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like magnesium 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 E61.2?
E61.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5C64.41 (Hypomagnesaemia).
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