E50.0 – Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other nutritional deficiencies
ICD-10-CM code
E50.0
- Code
E50.0(claims format:E500)- Description
- Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- Block
- E50-E64 Other nutritional deficiencies
- Parent codes
- E50
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
E50 – Vitamin A deficiency
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- sequelae of vitamin A deficiency (E64.1)
Block E50-E64
Index terms for E50.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in E50
- E50.1 – Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosisBillable
- E50.2 – Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosisBillable
- E50.3 – Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosisBillable
- E50.4 – Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalaciaBillable
- E50.5 – Vitamin A deficiency with night blindnessBillable
- E50.6 – Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of corneaBillable
- E50.7 – Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiencyBillable
- E50.8 – Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiencyBillable
- E50.9 – Vitamin A deficiency, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E50.0?
E50.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
Is E50.0 a billable code?
Yes. E50.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does E50.0 belong to?
It belongs to category E50 – Vitamin A deficiency.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.