E55 ICD-10-CM Code: Vitamin D deficiency
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
E55Vitamin D deficiency
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where E55 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)
- 3
Category E55
Vitamin D deficiency
- 4
Code E55
Vitamin D deficiency
Codes under E55
E55 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E55.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E55.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E55.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- adult osteomalacia (M83.-)
- osteoporosis (M80.-)
- sequelae of rickets (E64.3)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E55.
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 E55 mean?
E55 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Vitamin D deficiency.”
Is E55 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E55 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 E55 located in ICD-10-CM?
E55 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64) (E50–E64), under category E55, Vitamin D deficiency.
What coding notes are listed for E55?
No inclusion terms are listed for E55 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: adult osteomalacia (M83.-); osteoporosis (M80.-); sequelae of rickets (E64.3). No Excludes2 note is listed.