E53.0 – Riboflavin deficiency
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other nutritional deficiencies
ICD-10-CM code
E53.0
- Code
E53.0(claims format:E530)- Description
- Riboflavin deficiency
- 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
- E53
Notes for E53.0
Applicable to:
- Ariboflavinosis
- Vitamin B2 deficiency
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
E53 – Deficiency of other B group vitamins
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- sequelae of vitamin B deficiency (E64.8)
Block E50-E64
Index terms for E53.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Ariboflavinosis
- Avitaminosis, G
- Avitaminosis, B2
- Gopalan's syndrome
- Riboflavin deficiency
- Cheilosis, due to, vitamin B2
- Deficiency, deficient, riboflavin
- Deficiency, deficient, vitamin, G
- Perlèche NEC, due to, vitamin B2
- Deficiency, deficient, vitamin, B2
- Stomatitis, due to, dietary deficiency
- Stomatitis, due to, vitamin deficiency, B2
- Perlèche NEC, due to, riboflavin deficiency
- Stomatitis, angular, due to dietary or vitamin deficiency
Related codes in E53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E53.0?
E53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for riboflavin deficiency, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
Is E53.0 a billable code?
Yes. E53.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does E53.0 belong to?
It belongs to category E53 – Deficiency of other B group vitamins.
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.