Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E61 is the diagnosis code for Deficiency of other nutrient elements. 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 E61. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where E61 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E61 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E61 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Deficiency of other nutrient elements". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E61 is located in Section E50-E64 — "Other nutritional deficiencies" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E61 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E61.0, E61.1, E61.2, E61.3, E61.4 and more.
Use E61 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Deficiency of other nutrient elements" 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 nutrient elements is E61.
No, E61 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E61 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for E61 include: disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-); iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02); sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-).
Yes, E61 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.