E56

Non-billable

Other vitamin deficiencies

E56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other vitamin deficiencies. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E56.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • sequelae of other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E56?
E56 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other vitamin deficiencies". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E56 a billable code?
No — E56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E56.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E56?
E56 has 4 more specific child codes, including E56.0, E56.1, E56.8.
What is excluded from E56?
Excludes1 (not coded here): sequelae of other vitamin deficiencies (E64.8).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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