E56 ICD-10-CM Code: Other vitamin deficiencies
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E56Other vitamin deficiencies
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E56 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)
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Category E56
Other vitamin deficiencies
- 4
Code E56
Other vitamin deficiencies
More specific choices
Codes under E56
E56 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 E56.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E56.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E56.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- sequelae of other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E56.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E56 mean?
E56 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other vitamin deficiencies.”
Is E56 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E56 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 E56 located in ICD-10-CM?
E56 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64) (E50–E64), under category E56, Other vitamin deficiencies.
What coding notes are listed for E56?
No inclusion terms are listed for E56 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: sequelae of other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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