E61.1
BillableIron deficiency
E61.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Iron deficiency. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is iron? Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Your body also needs iron to make some hormones . How do you get iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods and is added to…
Read more about Iron at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •iron deficiency anemia (D50.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E61.1?
- E61.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Iron deficiency". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E61.1 a billable code?
- Yes — E61.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from E61.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): iron deficiency anemia (D50.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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