E61: Deficiency of other nutrient elements
Codes under E61 (Deficiency of other nutrient elements). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| E61.0 | Copper deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.0 | Copper deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.1 | Iron deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.1 | Iron deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.2 | Magnesium deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.2 | Magnesium deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.3 | Manganese deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.3 | Manganese deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.4 | Chromium deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.4 | Chromium deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.5 | Molybdenum deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.5 | Molybdenum deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.6 | Vanadium deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.6 | Vanadium deficiency | ✓ |
| E61.7 | Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements | ✓ |
| E61.7 | Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements | ✓ |
| E61.8 | Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements | ✓ |
| E61.8 | Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements | ✓ |
| E61.9 | Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified | ✓ |
| E61.9 | Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code E61?
E61 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Deficiency of other nutrient elements. It contains 20 more specific diagnosis codes, 20 of which are billable.
Is E61 a billable code?
No — E61 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 E61.0 — Copper deficiency). 20 of the 20 codes under E61 are billable.
What codes fall under E61?
E61 includes E61.0, E61.0, E61.1, E61.1, E61.2, plus 15 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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Informational only, not coding or medical advice. Verify against the official ICD-10-CM (FY2026) and your payer's guidelines.
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