ICD-10 E54
Billable / SpecificAscorbic acid deficiency
About ICD-10-CM E54
ICD-10-CM code E54 represents Ascorbic acid deficiency. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E54). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E54 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under E54. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Deficiency of vitamin C
- Scurvy
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with E54. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- scorbutic anemia (D53.2)
- sequelae of vitamin C deficiency (E64.2)
Medicare LCD Coverage for E54
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E54 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E54.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but E54 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E54
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert E54 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| E54 | 267 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E54
Other codes in section E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
ICD-10 E54, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E54 billable? +
Yes, E54 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 E54? +
ICD-10 E54 includes: Deficiency of vitamin C; Scurvy.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for E54? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with E54): scorbutic anemia (D53.2); sequelae of vitamin C deficiency (E64.2)
What ICD-9 codes does E54 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E54 maps to ICD-9 codes: 267. 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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