U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

E53 ICD-10-CM Code: Deficiency of other B group vitamins

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

E53

Deficiency of other B group vitamins

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where E53 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 4

    Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)

  3. 3

    Category E53

    Deficiency of other B group vitamins

  4. 4

    Code E53

    Deficiency of other B group vitamins

More specific choices

Codes under E53

E53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for E53.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for E53.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E53.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • sequelae of vitamin B deficiency (E64.8)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for E53.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code E53 mean?

E53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Deficiency of other B group vitamins.”

Is E53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. E53 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 E53 located in ICD-10-CM?

E53 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64) (E50–E64), under category E53, Deficiency of other B group vitamins.

What coding notes are listed for E53?

No inclusion terms are listed for E53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: sequelae of vitamin B deficiency (E64.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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