E63.0
BillableEssential fatty acid [EFA] deficiency
E63.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Essential fatty acid [EFA] deficiency. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHFat is a type of nutrient. You need some fat in your diet but not too much. Fats give you energy and help your body absorb vitamins. Dietary fat also plays a major role in your cholesterol levels . But not all fats are the same. You should try to avoid: Saturated fats such as butter, solid shortening, and lard Trans fats. These are found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and…
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