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E53 – Deficiency of other B group vitamins

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other nutritional deficiencies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E53

Code: E53 (claims format: E53)
Description: Deficiency of other B group vitamins
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

Billable codes under E53

E53 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

E53.0 – Riboflavin deficiencyBillable
E53.1 – Pyridoxine deficiencyBillable
E53.8 – Deficiency of other specified B group vitaminsBillable
E53.9 – Vitamin B deficiency, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for E53

Excludes1 (not coded here):

sequelae of vitamin B deficiency (E64.8)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block E50-E64

Excludes2 (not included here):

nutritional anemias (D50-D53)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E53?

E53 is the ICD-10-CM code for deficiency of other B group vitamins, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).

Is E53 a billable code?

No. E53 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.