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E61

Non-billable

Deficiency of other nutrient elements

E61 is the ICD-10-CM code for Deficiency of other nutrient elements. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E61.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E61?
E61 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Deficiency of other nutrient elements". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E61 a billable code?
No — E61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E61.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E61?
E61 has 10 more specific child codes, including E61.0, E61.1, E61.2.
What is excluded from 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.-).

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

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