ICD-10-CM E63: Other nutritional deficiencies

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for E63

Other nutritional deficiencies

Coding Notes & Guidelines for E63

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • dehydration (E86.0)
  • failure to thrive, adult (R62.7)
  • failure to thrive, child (R62.51)
  • feeding problems in newborn (P92.-)
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for E63):

E63.0 - Essential fatty acid [EFA] deficiency E63.1 - Imbalance of constituents of food intake E63.8 - Other specified nutritional deficiencies E63.9 - Nutritional deficiency, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code E63 (Other nutritional deficiencies)

ICD-10-CM code E63 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 E63 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about E63 - Other nutritional 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 nutritional deficiencies.