E53

Non-Billable
ChapterE00–E89
Rankcategory
Official Description

Deficiency of other B group vitamins

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89).

CH4 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

E50-E64 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • sequelae of vitamin B deficiency (E64.8)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E50-E64Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)
E53Deficiency of other B group vitaminsNot billable
E53.0Riboflavin deficiencyBillable
E53.1Pyridoxine deficiencyBillable
E53.8Deficiency of other specified B group vitaminsBillable
E53.9Vitamin B deficiency, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to E53:

blockE50-E64
Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)
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chapterCH4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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