E61.8
BillableDeficiency of other specified nutrient elements
Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
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
E61.2Magnesium deficiency
E61.3Manganese deficiency
E61.4Chromium deficiency
E61.5Molybdenum deficiency
E61.6Vanadium deficiency
E61.7Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements
E61.9Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(75)
SNOMED CT
- Iodine deficiency disease, non goiter45476004
- Iodine deficiency disease, non goitre45476004
- Iodine deficiency disease, non-goiter45476004
- Iodine deficiency disease, non-goitre45476004
- Mineral deficiency111379007
- Dietary iodine deficiency190657005
- Chloride deficiency238116003
- Phosphate deficiency238119005
- Iodine deficiency238121000
- Alimentary edema360554000
- Alimentary oedema360554000
- Dental caries due to fluorine deficiency721159001
- Fluorine deficiency dental caries721159001
- Fluorine deficiency721164002
- Inadequate fiber intake878899005
- Inadequate fibre intake878899005
- Inadequate intake of plant fiber878899005
- Inadequate intake of plant fibre878899005
- Inadequate fat intake880110002
- Inadequate intake of fat and oil880110002
- Developmental academic disorder due to deficiency of micronutrients1186821000
- Developmental academic disorder due to micronutrient deficiency1186821000
- Developmental academic disorder due to iodine deficiency1186832000
- Inadequate b-glucan intake440431000124105
- Inadequate beta glucan intake440431000124105
- Inadequate bioactive substance intake440411000124104
- Inadequate boron intake440901000124105
- Inadequate cobalt intake440911000124108
- Inadequate fluoride intake440831000124107
- Inadequate intake of fluoride440831000124107
- Inadequate intake of iodine440851000124100
- Inadequate iodine intake440851000124100
- Inadequate phosphorus intake440801000124104
- Inadequate plant stanol ester intake440441000124100
- Inadequate plant sterol ester intake440451000124103
- Inadequate psyllium intake440461000124101
- Inadequate soy protein intake440471000124108
Clinical Terms
- Inadequate boron intake
- Alimentary oedema
- Inadequate iodine intake
- Inadequate psyllium intake
- Phosphate deficiency
- Fluorine deficiency dental caries
- Iodine deficiency
- Dietary iodine deficiency
- Inadequate b-glucan intake
- Developmental academic disorder due to iodine deficiency
- Inadequate bioactive substance intake
- Fluorine deficiency
- Inadequate beta glucan intake
- Dental caries due to fluorine deficiency
- Inadequate plant sterol ester intake
- Mineral deficiency
- Inadequate fibre intake
- Alimentary edema
- Inadequate intake of plant fiber
- Developmental academic disorder due to deficiency of micronutrients
- Inadequate soy protein intake
- Iodine deficiency disease, non-goiter
- Chloride deficiency
- Inadequate intake of fluoride
- Inadequate intake of iodine
- Iodine deficiency disease, non-goitre
- Inadequate fat intake
- Inadequate phosphorus intake
- Inadequate intake of fat and oil
- Iodine deficiency disease, non goitre
- Inadequate intake of plant fibre
- Developmental academic disorder due to micronutrient deficiency
- Inadequate plant stanol ester intake
- Inadequate fluoride intake
- Inadequate fiber intake
- Iodine deficiency disease, non goiter
- Inadequate cobalt intake
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for deficiency of other specified nutrient elements?
The ICD-10-CM code for deficiency of other specified nutrient elements is E61.8. The full clinical description is "Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements". E61.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E61.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E61.8 represents “Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements”. 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 E61.8 a billable code?
Yes, E61.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E61.8 in?
E61.8 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E61.8?
E61.8 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 E61.8?
Yes, when using E61.8, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does E61.8 map to?
E61.8 maps to 24 SNOMED CT concepts: 360554000, 238116003, 721159001, 1186821000, 1186832000, and 19 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E61.8?
E61.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348475. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E61.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like deficiency of other specified nutrient elements 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 E61.8?
E61.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B7Z (Unspecified undernutrition).
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