E50: Vitamin A deficiency
Codes under E50 (Vitamin A deficiency). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| E50.0 | Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.0 | Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.1 | Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.1 | Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.2 | Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.2 | Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.3 | Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.3 | Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosis | ✓ |
| E50.4 | Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalacia | ✓ |
| E50.4 | Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalacia | ✓ |
| E50.5 | Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness | ✓ |
| E50.5 | Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness | ✓ |
| E50.6 | Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea | ✓ |
| E50.6 | Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea | ✓ |
| E50.7 | Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency | ✓ |
| E50.7 | Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency | ✓ |
| E50.8 | Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency | ✓ |
| E50.8 | Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency | ✓ |
| E50.9 | Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified | ✓ |
| E50.9 | Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code E50?
E50 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Vitamin A deficiency. It contains 20 more specific diagnosis codes, 20 of which are billable.
Is E50 a billable code?
No — E50 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example E50.0 — Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis). 20 of the 20 codes under E50 are billable.
What codes fall under E50?
E50 includes E50.0, E50.0, E50.1, E50.1, E50.2, plus 15 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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