E63.8 – Other specified nutritional deficiencies

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E63.8

Code: E63.8 (claims format: E638)
Description: Other specified nutritional deficiencies
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: E63

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

E63 – Other nutritional deficiencies

Excludes2 (not included here):

dehydration (E86.0)
failure to thrive, adult (R62.7)
failure to thrive, child (R62.51)
feeding problems in newborn (P92.-)
sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)

Block E50-E64

Excludes2 (not included here):

nutritional anemias (D50-D53)

Index terms for E63.8

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

Related codes in E63

E63.0 – Essential fatty acid [EFA] deficiencyBillable
E63.1 – Imbalance of constituents of food intakeBillable
E63.9 – Nutritional deficiency, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E63.8?

E63.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified nutritional deficiencies, in the block E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).

Is E63.8 a billable code?

Yes. E63.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E63.8 belong to?

It belongs to category E63 – Other nutritional 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.