U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

E53.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Deficiency of other specified 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

E53.8

Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

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

Classification

Where E53.8 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 E53.8

    Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Biotin deficiency
  • Cyanocobalamin deficiency
  • Folate deficiency
  • Folic acid deficiency
  • Pantothenic acid deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for E53.8.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E53.8.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • folate deficiency anemia (D52.-)

Excludes2

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

  • vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (D51.-)

Transparency

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code E53.8 mean?

E53.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins.”

Is E53.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E53.8 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is E53.8 located in ICD-10-CM?

E53.8 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 E53.8?

Its listed inclusion terms are Biotin deficiency; Cyanocobalamin deficiency; Folate deficiency; Folic acid deficiency; Pantothenic acid deficiency; Vitamin B12 deficiency. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: folate deficiency anemia (D52.-). Excludes2 notes: vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (D51.-).

Keep exploring

Related E53 codes

E53.0

Riboflavin deficiency

E53.1

Pyridoxine deficiency

E53.9

Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified

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