Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E63 is the diagnosis code for Other nutritional deficiencies. This code falls under the section "Other nutritional deficiencies" within Chapter 4 â 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 are not included in E63. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where E63 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E63 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E63 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other nutritional deficiencies". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E63 is located in Section E50-E64 â "Other nutritional deficiencies" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E63 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E63.0, E63.1, E63.8, E63.9.
Use E63 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other nutritional deficiencies" 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 Other nutritional deficiencies is E63.
No, E63 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E63 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E63 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.