2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E61Deficiency of other nutrient elements

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E50-E64›E61

ICD-10-CM E61
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E61 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for deficiency of other nutrient elements, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as E61.0, E61.1, E61.2, and E61.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
E61
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Deficiency of other nutrient elements
Chapter
E50-E64
Other nutritional deficiencies

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE50-E64Other nutritional deficiencies
CategoryE61Deficiency of other nutrient elements
This CodeE61Deficiency of other nutrient elements

Specific Coding for Deficiency of other nutrient elementsOverview

Non-specific codes like E61 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use E61.0 for Copper deficiency

  • Use E61.1 for Iron deficiency

  • Use E61.2 for Magnesium deficiency

  • Use E61.3 for Manganese deficiency

  • Use E61.4 for Chromium deficiency

  • Use E61.5 for Molybdenum deficiency

  • Use E61.6 for Vanadium deficiency

  • Use E61.7 for Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements

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

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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Use Additional Code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug T36 T50

Type 1 Excludes

  • disorders of mineral metabolism E83
  • iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders E00 E02
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies E64

Patient EducationClinical

Malnutrition

Malnutrition means that your body isn't getting enough calories or the right balance of nutrients to stay healthy. This can happen if you don't get enough protein, carbohydrates, and fats, eat too much unhealthy food, or don't get the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

The full article covers:

  • What is malnutrition?
  • What are the types of malnutrition?
  • What causes malnutrition?
  • Who is at risk for developing malnutrition?
  • What are the symptoms of malnutrition?
  • How is malnutrition diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for malnutrition?
  • Can malnutrition be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About E61Overview

Is E61 (Deficiency of other nutrient elements) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for deficiency of other nutrient elements, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for deficiency of other nutrient elements need a more specific code from this category, such as E61.0, E61.1, and E61.2.