ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E56.1
Deficiency of vitamin K
Coding Notes & Guidelines for E56.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- deficiency of coagulation factor due to vitamin K deficiency (D68.4)
- vitamin K deficiency of newborn (P53)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code E56.1 (Deficiency of vitamin K)
ICD-10-CM code E56.1 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 E56.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E56.1 - Deficiency of vitamin K. 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 Deficiency of vitamin K.