E50
Non-billableVitamin A deficiency
E50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vitamin A deficiency. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E50.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- E00-E89
- Subcodes
- 10
- Edition
- FY2026
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is malnutrition? Malnutrition means that your body isn't getting enough calories or the right balance of nutrients to stay healthy. This can happen if you don't get enough protein , carbohydrates , and fats , eat too much unhealthy food, or don't get the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Malnutrition can affect people of all ages, but children, older adults, and people with chronic (long-term) health…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •sequelae of vitamin A deficiency (E64.1)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E50?
- E50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Vitamin A deficiency". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E50 a billable code?
- No — E50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E50.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from E50?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): sequelae of vitamin A deficiency (E64.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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