ICD-10-CM E56: Other vitamin deficiencies

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for E56

Other vitamin deficiencies

Coding Notes & Guidelines for E56

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

sequelae of other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • deficiency of coagulation factor due to vitamin K deficiency (D68.4)
  • vitamin K deficiency of newborn (P53)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for E56):

E56.0 - Deficiency of vitamin E E56.1 - Deficiency of vitamin K E56.8 - Deficiency of other vitamins E56.9 - Vitamin deficiency, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code E56 (Other vitamin deficiencies)

ICD-10-CM code E56 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 E56 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about E56 - Other vitamin deficiencies. 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 Other vitamin deficiencies.