E61 – Deficiency of other nutrient elements

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E61

Code: E61 (claims format: E61)
Description: Deficiency of other nutrient elements
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 E61

E61 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

E61.0 – Copper deficiencyBillable
E61.1 – Iron deficiencyBillable
E61.2 – Magnesium deficiencyBillable
E61.3 – Manganese deficiencyBillable
E61.4 – Chromium deficiencyBillable
E61.5 – Molybdenum deficiencyBillable
E61.6 – Vanadium deficiencyBillable
E61.7 – Deficiency of multiple nutrient elementsBillable
E61.8 – Deficiency of other specified nutrient elementsBillable
E61.9 – Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for E61

Excludes1 (not coded here):

disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)

Use additional code:

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

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 E61?

E61 is the ICD-10-CM code for deficiency of other nutrient elements, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).

Is E61 a billable code?

No. E61 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.