E56.8 – Deficiency of other vitamins
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other nutritional deficiencies
ICD-10-CM code
E56.8
- Code
E56.8(claims format:E568)- Description
- Deficiency of other vitamins
- 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
- E56
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
E56 – Other vitamin deficiencies
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- sequelae of other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8)
Block E50-E64
Index terms for E56.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in E56
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E56.8?
E56.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for deficiency of other vitamins, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
Is E56.8 a billable code?
Yes. E56.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does E56.8 belong to?
It belongs to category E56 – Other vitamin deficiencies.
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.