Niacin deficiency [pellagra] (E52) ICD-10-CM
The E52 code range covers niacin deficiency [pellagra] with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Niacin (-tryptophan) deficiency
- Nicotinamide deficiency
- Pellagra (alcoholic)
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.
- sequelae of niacin deficiency E64.8
Codes in the E52 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- E52 Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the E52 range.
Pellagra
A disease due to deficiency of NIACIN, a B-complex vitamin, or its precursor TRYPTOPHAN. It is characterized by scaly DERMATITIS which is often associated with DIARRHEA and DEMENTIA (the three D's).
About the E52 Code Range
Pellagra results from too little niacin, a B-complex vitamin, or its precursor tryptophan. It causes scaly skin inflammation, often with diarrhea.
E52 identifies niacin deficiency within the other nutritional deficiencies group.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the E52 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the E52 range classify?
The range classifies niacin deficiency [pellagra]. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
