E52
BillableNiacin deficiency [pellagra]
E52 is the ICD-10-CM code for Niacin deficiency [pellagra]. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- E00-E89
- Edition
- FY2026
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHThe 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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Includes
- •Niacin (-tryptophan) deficiency
- •Nicotinamide deficiency
- •Pellagra (alcoholic)
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •sequelae of niacin deficiency (E64.8)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E52?
- E52 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Niacin deficiency [pellagra]". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E52 a billable code?
- Yes — E52 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from E52?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): sequelae of niacin deficiency (E64.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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