Other hyperalimentation (E67)
The ICD-10 code E67 covers conditions caused by excessive intake of nutrients or vitamins, a category known as other hyperalimentation. These codes help identify disorders like vitamin overdose and nutrient imbalances resulting from overconsumption.
The section includes several specific codes such as E67.0 for Hypervitaminosis A, reflecting toxicity from too much vitamin A (often called benign intracranial hypertension due to excess vitamin A). E67.1 addresses Hypercarotenemia, an excess of carotene pigments. E67.2 codes for Megavitamin-B6 syndrome, covering nerve issues caused by too much vitamin B6. E67.3 describes Hypervitaminosis D, related to excess vitamin D leading to elevated calcium levels. The E67.8 code includes other specified nutrient excesses such as excessive vitamins B12, E, K, minerals like magnesium and iron, or calorie overload from macronutrients and parenteral nutrition. This section is key for coding conditions from nutrition and vitamin overdose, helping clinicians and coders accurately classify cases of excessive nutrient intake.
Instructional Notations
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.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Hypervitaminosis A
A symptom complex resulting from ingesting excessive amounts of VITAMIN A.
Vitamins
Organic substances that are required in small amounts for maintenance and growth, but which cannot be manufactured by the human body.
