Vitamin D deficiency
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · also known as low vitamin D
E55.9BillableVitamin D deficiency, unspecifiedView code details →The ICD-10-CM code for vitamin d deficiency is E55.9 — Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified. This code is billable for diagnosis and reimbursement.
What this means for your family
Low vitamin D is common and usually easy to fix. E55.9 is the unspecified form. It can quietly affect bones, mood, and energy — a simple blood test confirms it, and most people recover with the right supplementation and follow-up.
Your first steps
- →Get your vitamin D level (the number) and a clear supplement plan in writing.
- →Ask whether anything is causing the deficiency that should also be addressed.
- →Schedule a recheck so you know it's actually corrected.
Questions to ask your care team
- ?What's my level, and what dose do you recommend?
- ?When should we recheck it?
- ?Is anything else contributing that we should look into?
Sources: MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM)
For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Talk to your care team about your situation.
How Eleplan helps with vitamin d deficiency
- Track your levels and supplements in one plan — Ellie reminds you when a recheck is due.
- Forward lab results to your plan inbox for a plain-language read.
- Keep the whole picture in one place if other deficiencies show up too.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICD-10 code for vitamin d deficiency?
The ICD-10-CM code for vitamin d deficiency is E55.9 (Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified).
Is E55.9 a billable code?
Yes — E55.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement.
What else is vitamin d deficiency called?
Vitamin D deficiency is also known as low vitamin D.
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