E61 ICD-10-CM Code: Deficiency of other nutrient elements
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E61Deficiency of other nutrient elements
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E61 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 E61
Deficiency of other nutrient elements
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Code E61
Deficiency of other nutrient elements
More specific choices
Codes under E61
E61 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
E61.0Copper deficiency
E61.1Iron deficiency
E61.2Magnesium deficiency
E61.3Manganese deficiency
E61.4Chromium deficiency
E61.5Molybdenum deficiency
E61.6Vanadium deficiency
E61.7Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements
E61.8Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
E61.9Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E61.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E61.
Use additional code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
- iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
- sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E61.
Transparency
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E61 mean?
E61 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Deficiency of other nutrient elements.”
Is E61 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E61 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 E61 located in ICD-10-CM?
E61 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64) (E50–E64), under category E61, Deficiency of other nutrient elements.
What coding notes are listed for E61?
No inclusion terms are listed for E61 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5). Excludes1 notes: disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-); iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02); sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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