E55

Non-billable

Vitamin D deficiency

E55 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vitamin D deficiency. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E55.0 for billing.

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

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D deficiency means that your body is not getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. Why do I need vitamin D and how do I get it? Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium . Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bone. Vitamin D also has a role in your nervous, muscle, and immune systems. You can get vitamin D in three ways: through your skin, from your diet, and from…

Read more about Vitamin D Deficiency at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • adult osteomalacia (M83.-)
  • osteoporosis (M80.-)
  • sequelae of rickets (E64.3)

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 E55?
E55 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Vitamin D deficiency". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E55 a billable code?
No — E55 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E55.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E55?
E55 has 2 more specific child codes, including E55.0, E55.9.
What is excluded from E55?
Excludes1 (not coded here): adult osteomalacia (M83.-); osteoporosis (M80.-); sequelae of rickets (E64.3).

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

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