ICD-10 E61
Non-Billable HeaderDeficiency of other nutrient elements
About ICD-10-CM E61
ICD-10-CM code E61 represents Deficiency of other nutrient elements. This is a non-billable header code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E61). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E61 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with E61. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
- iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
- sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)
Use Additional Code
When coding E61, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Medicare LCD Coverage for E61
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E61 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 E61.
1 Humana Medicaid
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E61
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.
Codes Adjacent To E61
Other codes in section E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies).
ICD-10 E61, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E61 billable? +
No, E61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block E61 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for E61? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with E61): disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-); iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02); sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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