E61

Deficiency of other nutrient elements

Non-billable header

E61 is a non-billable header code. Use one of the more specific codes below.

Inclusion terms

Includes

  • Note: All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
  • disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
  • iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

Use additional code

Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

More specific codes E61

  • E61.0Copper deficiencyBillable
  • E61.1Iron deficiencyBillable
  • E61.2Magnesium deficiencyBillable
  • E61.3Manganese deficiencyBillable
  • E61.4Chromium deficiencyBillable
  • E61.5Molybdenum deficiencyBillable
  • E61.6Vanadium deficiencyBillable
  • E61.7Deficiency of multiple nutrient elementsBillable
  • E61.8Deficiency of other specified nutrient elementsBillable
  • E61.9Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecifiedBillable

Related codes

  • E50Vitamin A deficiencyHeader
  • E51Thiamine deficiencyHeader
  • E52Niacin deficiency [pellagra]Billable
  • E53Deficiency of other B group vitaminsHeader
  • E54Ascorbic acid deficiencyBillable
  • E55Vitamin D deficiencyHeader
  • E56Other vitamin deficienciesHeader
  • E58Dietary calcium deficiencyBillable
  • E59Dietary selenium deficiencyBillable
  • E60Dietary zinc deficiencyBillable
  • E63Other nutritional deficienciesHeader
  • E64Sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficienciesHeader

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