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.
Official description
E61Deficiency of other nutrient elements
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
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
Codes under E61
E61 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
E61.0Copper deficiencyE61.1Iron deficiencyE61.2Magnesium deficiencyE61.3Manganese deficiencyE61.4Chromium deficiencyE61.5Molybdenum deficiencyE61.6Vanadium deficiencyE61.7Deficiency of multiple nutrient elementsE61.8Deficiency of other specified nutrient elementsE61.9Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecifiedNotes 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.
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 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.