E59 – Dietary selenium deficiency
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other nutritional deficiencies
ICD-10-CM code
E59
- Code
E59(claims format:E59)- Description
- Dietary selenium 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 E59
Applicable to:
- Keshan disease
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- sequelae of selenium 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
Index terms for E59
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E59?
E59 is the ICD-10-CM code for dietary selenium deficiency, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
Is E59 a billable code?
Yes. E59 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.