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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E61

Deficiency of other nutrient elements

ICD-10-CM Code:
E61
ICD-10 Code for:
Deficiency of other nutrient elements
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
    (E00–E89)
    • Other nutritional deficiencies
      (E50-E64)
      • Deficiency of other nutrient elements
        (E61)

E61 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of deficiency of other nutrient elements. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Deficiency of other nutrient elements

Non-specific codes like E61 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for deficiency of other nutrient elements:

  • Use E61.0 for Copper deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.1 for Iron deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.2 for Magnesium deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.3 for Manganese deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.4 for Chromium deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.5 for Molybdenum deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.6 for Vanadium deficiency - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.7 for Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.8 for Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use E61.9 for Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug T36 T50

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • disorders of mineral metabolism E83
  • iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders E00 E02
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies E64

Patient Education


Malnutrition

Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.

Causes of malnutrition include:

  • Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.
  • An unbalanced diet
  • Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers

Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Or, you may have no symptoms. To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.


[Learn More in MedlinePlus]

Minerals

Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones.

There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. You need larger amounts of macrominerals. They include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulfur. You only need small amounts of trace minerals. They include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride and selenium.

Most people get the amount of minerals they need by eating a wide variety of foods. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a mineral supplement. People who have certain health problems or take some medicines may need to get less of one of the minerals. For example, people with chronic kidney disease need to limit foods that are high in potassium.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.