2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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
Short Description
Deficiency of other nutrient elements
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to E61: its own notes plus those printed at block E50-E64 and Chapter 4. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

On E61 itself
  • disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
  • iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)
From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block E50-E64 Other nutritional deficiencies applies to 50 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

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

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 4 (E00-E89) Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases applies to 973 codes
  • 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.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name E61, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention E61.

  • P00.4 Newborn affected by maternal nutritional disorders
    Newborn affected by maternal disorders classifiable to E40-E64 names E40-E64, which includes this code

Excludes1 3

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming E61: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • E83 Disorders of mineral metabolism
    dietary mineral deficiency (E58-E61) names E58-E61, which includes this code
  • R79.0 Abnormal level of blood mineral
    nutritional mineral deficiency (E58-E61) names E58-E61, which includes this code
  • Z72.4 Inappropriate diet and eating habits
    malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E40-E64) names E40-E64, which includes this code

Code First 1

These codes say to code first a condition named in the note, and E61 is one of the conditions named.

  • G63 Polyneuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere
    nutritional deficiency (E40-E64) names E40-E64, which includes this code

Notes 1

These notes mention E61.

  • E64 Sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies
    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 names E50-E63, which includes this code

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About E61Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for deficiency of other nutrient elements?

E61 is the ICD-10-CM category for deficiency of other nutrient elements, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.

Can E61 be reported with a code from E83?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on E61 lists "disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

Does E61 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note reads: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5). The additional code is reported after E61.