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E51.1

Non-billable

Beriberi

E51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Beriberi. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E51.11 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Parent
E51
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The B vitamins are: B1 (thiamine) B2 (riboflavin) B3 (niacin) B5 (pantothenic acid) B6 B7 (biotin) B12 Folic acid These vitamins help the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. They also help form red blood cells. You can get B vitamins from proteins such as fish, poultry, meat, eggs, and dairy products. Leafy green vegetables, beans, and peas also have B vitamins. Many cereals and some…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E51.1?
E51.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Beriberi". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E51.1 a billable code?
No — E51.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E51.11) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E51.1?
E51.1 has 2 more specific child codes, including E51.11, E51.12.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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