E54
BillableAscorbic acid deficiency
E54 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ascorbic acid deficiency. 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 · 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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Includes
- •Deficiency of vitamin C
- •Scurvy
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
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