Coding and coverage · ICD-10-CM

E61 Deficiency of other nutrient elements

Not billable (header)Chapter 4

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Codes under this one

  • E61.0 Copper deficiency
  • E61.1 Iron deficiency
  • E61.2 Magnesium deficiency
  • E61.3 Manganese deficiency
  • E61.4 Chromium deficiency
  • E61.5 Molybdenum deficiency
  • E61.6 Vanadium deficiency
  • E61.7 Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements
  • E61.8 Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
  • E61.9 Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified

Instructional notes

Chapter 4

Excludes1Not coded here: never report with this code, except when the two conditions are unrelated.
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
Notes
  • All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.

Section E50-E64

Excludes2Not included here: the patient may have both; report both when both are present.

This code

Excludes1Not coded here: never report with this code, except when the two conditions are unrelated.
  • disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
  • iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)
Use additional codeAdd a second code for the full picture.
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases · E50-E64 Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)

Source: ICD-10-CM FY 2027 code descriptions and tabular list (CMS and CDC National Center for Health Statistics), effective 2026-10-01 through 2027-09-30 · CMS ICD-10 files. HCC mapping: CMS-HCC V28, payment year 2027. As of 2026-11-04.

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