E52
Billable
ChapterE00–E89
Rankcategory
Description
Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
About ICD-10-CM code E52
E52 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Niacin deficiency [pellagra]. It sits in E00-E89 Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, within Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64). As a billable code, E52 can be reported for reimbursement.
Metadata & Insights
- •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
- •Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89).
CH4 Parent Instructions
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
E50-E64 Parent Instructions
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Instructional Notes
Includes
- Niacin (-tryptophan) deficiency
- Nicotinamide deficiency
- Pellagra (alcoholic)
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
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