E61 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Use additional:
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Type 1 excludes for E61 ICD 10 code
- disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
- iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
- sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)
Codes
- E61.0 Copper deficiency
- E61.1 Iron deficiency
- E61.2 Magnesium deficiency
- E61.3 Manganese deficiency
- E61.4 Chromium deficiency
- E61.5 Molybdenum deficiency
- E61.6 Vanadium deficiency
- E61.7 Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements
- E61.8 Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
- E61.9 Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to E61 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
E61 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about E61 ICD 10 code
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.
- An unbalanced diet
- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Or, you may have no symptoms. To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
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