E61.9
Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified
BillableComplete code, valid to report
E61.9 (also written E619) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. It is one of the 10 codes in category E61 (Deficiency of other nutrient elements). The Alphabetic Index lists it under 2 entries. Its coding notes include a Use additional code instruction, 4 Excludes1 entries and 1 Excludes2 entry.
Use additional code
Add the listed code as a secondary code, if known.
Excludes1
Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.
Inherited from E61 Deficiency of other nutrient elements
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 4 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.
Alphabetic Index terms
Terms the official Alphabetic Index lists for this code. 2 entries