ICD-10-CM E50.1: Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for E50.1

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About ICD-10-CM Code E50.1 (Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis)

ICD-10-CM code E50.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E50.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about E50.1 - Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis.