ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 E53.8

Billable / Specific

Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

E53
Block
6
Synonyms
114
LCDs
13
Payer Policies
2
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM E53.8

ICD-10-CM code E53.8 represents Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E53.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under E53.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Biotin deficiency
  • Cyanocobalamin deficiency
  • Folate deficiency
  • Folic acid deficiency
  • Pantothenic acid deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency

Type 1 Excludes

Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with E53.8. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).

  • folate deficiency anemia (D52.-)
  • vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (D51.-)

Medicare LCD Coverage for E53.8

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E53.8 as a covered diagnosis.

114 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 114 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Homocysteine Level, Serum
Article ID: 56675, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 550 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 83090 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82306 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82607 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82746 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 85385 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 83090 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82652 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 84207 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 86352 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Article ID: 56416, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 899 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 82379 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E53.8.

13 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Policy ID: ART-52996
Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-54095
Billing and Coding: Assays for Vitamins and Metabolic Function
Policy ID: ART-56416
Billing and Coding: Homocysteine Level, Serum
Policy ID: ART-56675
Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Policy ID: ART-57123

3 Aetna

Antibody Tests for Neurologic Diseases
Policy ID: CPB-0340
Vitamin B-12 Therapy
Policy ID: CPB-0536
Homocysteine Testing
Policy ID: CPB-0763

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E53.8

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

2 linkages
  • J3420 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Vitamin B<sub>12</sub> Injections CMS LCD
  • J3425 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Vitamin B<sub>12</sub> Injections CMS LCD

Convert E53.8 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
E53.8 2662 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 E53.8, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code E53.8 billable? +

Yes, E53.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to E53.8? +

ICD-10 E53.8 includes: Biotin deficiency; Cyanocobalamin deficiency; Folate deficiency, and 3 more clinical synonyms.

What codes are Type 1 Excludes for E53.8? +

Type 1 Excludes (never code together with E53.8): folate deficiency anemia (D52.-); vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (D51.-)

What CPT codes are commonly billed with E53.8? +

Procedures frequently paired with E53.8 include: J3420, J3425.

What ICD-9 codes does E53.8 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, E53.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2662. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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