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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Deficiency

ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Deficiency

E55.0
E55.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for vitamin d 25-hydroxy deficiency includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Vitamin D Deficiency
25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Deficiency

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Deficiency

Use ICD-10 code E55.0 for rickets, active, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Rickets, active

Billable Code
E55.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of rachitic changes on X-ray
  • • 25(OH)D level <12 ng/mL

Applicable To

  • • Active rickets due to vitamin D deficiency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure radiological evidence is documented.

Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

Billable Code
E55.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • 25(OH)D level <20 ng/mL

Applicable To

  • • Hypovitaminosis D

Important Notes

  • • Document lab results confirming deficiency.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M83.3

Adult osteomalacia

Use when osteomalacia is present as a result of vitamin D deficiency.

Z79.83

Long-term (current) use of vitamin D

Use to indicate ongoing vitamin D supplementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vitamin D 25 hydroxy deficiency?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified vitamin D deficiency is E55.9, while E55.0 is used for active rickets due to vitamin D deficiency.

How is vitamin D deficiency documented?

Document vitamin D deficiency by including serum 25(OH)D levels, clinical symptoms, and any relevant risk factors in the patient's medical record.

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