E64

Sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies

Non-billable header

E64 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.
  • Note: This category is to be used to indicate conditions in categories E43, E44, E46, E50-E63 as the cause of sequelae, which are themselves classified elsewhere. The 'sequelae' include conditions specified as such; they also include the late effects of diseases classifiable to the above categories if the disease itself is no longer present

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

Excludes2

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

Code first

Sequence the underlying condition first.

  • condition resulting from (sequela) of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies

More specific codes E64

  • E64.0Sequelae of protein-calorie malnutritionBillable
  • E64.1Sequelae of vitamin A deficiencyBillable
  • E64.2Sequelae of vitamin C deficiencyBillable
  • E64.3Sequelae of ricketsBillable
  • E64.8Sequelae of other nutritional deficienciesBillable
  • E64.9Sequelae of unspecified nutritional deficiencyBillable

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
  • E61Deficiency of other nutrient elementsHeader
  • E63Other nutritional deficienciesHeader

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