E51.1 – Beriberi
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other nutritional deficiencies
ICD-10-CM code
E51.1
- Code
E51.1(claims format:E511)- Description
- Beriberi
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- E51
Billable codes under E51.1
E51.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- E51.11 – Dry beriberiBillable
- E51.12 – Wet beriberiBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
E51 – Thiamine deficiency
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- sequelae of thiamine deficiency (E64.8)
Block E50-E64
Related codes in E51
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E51.1?
E51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for beriberi, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
Is E51.1 a billable code?
No. E51.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does E51.1 belong to?
It belongs to category E51 – Thiamine 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.