2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E63Other nutritional deficiencies

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E50-E64›E63

ICD-10-CM E63
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

E63 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other nutritional deficiencies, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as E63.0, E63.1, E63.8, and E63.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
E63
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other nutritional deficiencies
Short Description
Other nutritional deficiencies
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
CategoryE63Other nutritional deficiencies
This CodeE63Other nutritional deficiencies

Specific Coding for Other nutritional deficienciesOverview

Non-specific codes like E63 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use E63.0 for Essential fatty acid [EFA] deficiency

  • Use E63.1 for Imbalance of constituents of food intake

  • Use E63.8 for Other specified nutritional deficiencies

  • Use E63.9 for Nutritional deficiency, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to E63: 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.

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.

On E63 itself
  • dehydration (E86.0)
  • failure to thrive, adult (R62.7)
  • failure to thrive, child (R62.51)
  • feeding problems in newborn (P92.-)
  • sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)
From Block E50-E64 Other nutritional deficiencies applies to 50 codes

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 E63, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention E63.

  • 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 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming E63: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • 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 E63 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 E63.

  • 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

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.

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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 E63Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other nutritional deficiencies?

E63 is the ICD-10-CM category for other nutritional deficiencies, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is E63 (Other nutritional deficiencies) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other nutritional deficiencies, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other nutritional deficiencies need a more specific code from this category, such as E63.0, E63.1, and E63.8.