Vitamin A deficiency
In Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64), chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
10 billable codes under E50: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- sequelae of vitamin A deficiency (E64.1)
Also applies, from Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)
These notes sit on E50-E64 and apply to every code under it, including E50.
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
- nutritional anemias (D50-D53)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers diabetes mellitus coding, including type, insulin and drug use, pump malfunction and secondary diabetes, plus obesity and obesity class codes.
- Diabetes mellitus (page 39)
- Obesity (page 42)
All codes under E50
E50 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- E50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis
- E50.1Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis
- E50.2Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosis
- E50.3Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosis
- E50.4Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalacia
- E50.5Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness
- E50.6Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea
- E50.7Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
- E50.8Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
- E50.9Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified
E50 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under E50 group to MS-DRG 124, 125, 640, or 641 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 124 Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent (8 of 10 codes)
- DRG 125 Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC (8 of 10 codes)
- DRG 640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC (2 of 10 codes)
- DRG 641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC (2 of 10 codes)
Other codes that refer to E50
Notes on these codes point to E50.
- T45.2X6 Excludes1: vitamin deficiencies (E50-E56)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
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.
Read more about malnutrition on MedlinePlusVitamin A
Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin A plays a role in your: Vitamin A is an antioxidant. It can come from plant or animal sources. Plant sources include colorful fruits and vegetables. Animal sources include liver and whole milk. Vitamin A is also added to foods like cereals.
Read more about vitamin a on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.