E55.0 – Rickets, active

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E55.0

Code: E55.0 (claims format: E550)
Description: Rickets, active
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: E55

Notes for E55.0

Applicable to:

Infantile osteomalacia
Juvenile osteomalacia

Excludes1 (not coded here):

celiac rickets (K90.0)
Crohn's rickets (K50.-)
hereditary vitamin D-dependent rickets (E83.32)
inactive rickets (E64.3)
renal rickets (N25.0)
sequelae of rickets (E64.3)
vitamin D-resistant rickets (E83.31)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

E55 – Vitamin D deficiency

Excludes1 (not coded here):

adult osteomalacia (M83.-)
osteoporosis (M80.-)
sequelae of rickets (E64.3)

Block E50-E64

Excludes2 (not included here):

nutritional anemias (D50-D53)

Index terms for E55.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in E55

E55.9 – Vitamin D deficiency, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E55.0?

E55.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for rickets, active, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).

Is E55.0 a billable code?

Yes. E55.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E55.0 belong to?

It belongs to category E55 – Vitamin D 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.