E54 – Ascorbic acid deficiency
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other nutritional deficiencies
ICD-10-CM code
E54
- Code
E54(claims format:E54)- Description
- Ascorbic acid 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
Notes for E54
Applicable to:
- Deficiency of vitamin C
- Scurvy
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block E50-E64
Index terms for E54
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Barlow's disease
- Cheadle's disease
- Scurvy, scorbutic
- Purpura, scorbutic
- Scurvy, scorbutic, gum
- Acid, deficiency, ascorbic
- Scurvy, scorbutic, infantile
- Arthritis, arthritic, scorbutic
- Deficiency, deficient, vitamin, C
- Deficiency, deficient, ascorbic acid
- Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory, alveoli, teeth, scorbutic
- Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory, scorbutic, alveoli, teeth
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E54?
E54 is the ICD-10-CM code for ascorbic acid deficiency, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
Is E54 a billable code?
Yes. E54 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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.