E56.9 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Vitamin deficiency, unspecified for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to E56.9 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to E56.9 ICD10 Code:
- E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- E50-E64 Other nutritional deficiencies
- E56 Other vitamin deficiencies
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
E56.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about E56.9 ICD 10 code
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.
- An unbalanced diet
- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Or, you may have no symptoms. To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
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