E50 ICD-10-CM Code: Vitamin A deficiency
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
E50Vitamin A deficiency
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where E50 sits
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Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
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Section
Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)
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Category E50
Vitamin A deficiency
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Code E50
Vitamin A deficiency
Codes under E50
E50 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
E50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosisE50.1Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosisE50.2Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosisE50.3Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosisE50.4Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalaciaE50.5Vitamin A deficiency with night blindnessE50.6Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of corneaE50.7Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiencyE50.8Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiencyE50.9Vitamin A deficiency, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E50.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E50.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E50.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- sequelae of vitamin A deficiency (E64.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E50.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E50 mean?
E50 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Vitamin A deficiency.”
Is E50 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E50 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is E50 located in ICD-10-CM?
E50 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64) (E50–E64), under category E50, Vitamin A deficiency.
What coding notes are listed for E50?
No inclusion terms are listed for E50 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: sequelae of vitamin A deficiency (E64.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.