2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E61.8Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E50-E64›E61

ICD-10-CM E61.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E61.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for deficiency of other specified nutrient elements. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 640 through 641. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nutritional deficiencies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
E61.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
Short Description
Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
E61
Deficiency of other nutrient elements

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE50-E64Other nutritional deficiencies
CategoryE61Deficiency of other nutrient elements
This CodeE61.8Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Alimentary edema
  • Chloride deficiency
  • Dental caries due to fluorine deficiency
  • Developmental academic disorder due to iodine deficiency
  • Developmental academic disorder due to micronutrient deficiency
  • Dietary iodine deficiency
  • Fluorine deficiency
  • Inadequate beta glucan intake
  • Inadequate bioactive substance intake
  • Inadequate boron intake
  • Inadequate cobalt intake
  • Inadequate intake of fat and oil
  • Inadequate intake of fluoride
  • Inadequate intake of iodine
  • Inadequate intake of plant fiber
  • Inadequate phosphorus intake
  • Inadequate plant stanol ester intake
  • Inadequate plant sterol ester intake
  • Inadequate psyllium intake
  • Inadequate soy protein intake
  • Iodine deficiency
  • Iodine deficiency disease, non goiter
  • Mineral deficiency
  • Phosphate deficiency

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Deficiency, deficient
      • iodine
    • Deficiency, deficient
      • mineral NEC
    • Deficiency, deficient
      • nutrient element
        • specified NEC
    • Nutrient element deficiency
      • specified NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR END007
Nutritional deficiencies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Congenital Iodine Deficiency Hypothyroidism

    thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth and caused by iodine deficiency.

  • Congenital Iodine Deficiency Syndrome, Mixed Type|Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, mixed type

    congenital iodine deficiency syndrome associated with overlapping features of both the neurological and myxedematous variants.

  • Congenital Iodine Deficiency Syndrome, Myxedematous Type|Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, myxedematous type

    congenital iodine deficiency syndrome associated with milder mental retardation, short stature, goiter, and hypothyroidism. it results from iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism in the fetus during late pregnancy or in the neonatal period.

  • Congenital Iodine Deficiency Syndrome, Neurological Type|Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, neurological type

    congenital iodine deficiency syndrome associated with mental retardation, deaf-mutism, and abnormal gait. it results from severe maternal iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism during pregnancy.

  • Congenital Iodine Deficiency Syndrome|Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified

    a condition attributed to iodine deficiency during gestation. it is characterized by a spectrum of mental and physical disabilities.

  • Iodine Deficiency

    a deficiency of iodine in the diet.

  • Iodine Deficiency Hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism due to Iodine Deficiency

    hypothyroidism due to insufficient intake of iodine.

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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Convert E61.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
269.8 Nutrition deficiency NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 E61.8Overview

Is E61.8 (Deficiency of other nutrient elements) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report deficiency of other specified nutrient elements on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does E61.8 group to?

When deficiency of other specified nutrient elements is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 640, 641, with relative weights from 0.7782 to 1.3356 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E61.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, deficiency of other specified nutrient elements converts to ICD-9-CM 269.8 (nutrition deficiency NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.