Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E53 is the diagnosis code for Deficiency of other B group vitamins. This code falls under the section "Other nutritional deficiencies" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E53. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where E53 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E53 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E53 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Deficiency of other B group vitamins". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E53 is located in Section E50-E64 — "Other nutritional deficiencies" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E53 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E53.0, E53.1, E53.8, E53.9.
Use E53 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Deficiency of other B group vitamins" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Deficiency of other B group vitamins is E53.
No, E53 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E53 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for E53 include: sequelae of vitamin B deficiency (E64.8).
Yes, E53 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.