ICD-10-CM · E55.9
ICD-10 E55.9: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Low vitamin D level.
Code
E55.9
Category
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Clinical context
Low vitamin D level.
Documentation requirements
- 25-OH vitamin D level <30 ng/mL
- Risk factors if screening
Common related procedures
- 82306 vitamin D level
Common payer denial patterns
- Routine screening (82306) not covered without specific indication (osteoporosis, malabsorption, etc.)
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 E55.9 mean?
Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
When is this code documented?
Low vitamin D level.
What documentation supports this code?
25-OH vitamin D level <30 ng/mL; Risk factors if screening.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Routine screening (82306) not covered without specific indication (osteoporosis, malabsorption, etc.).
Related diagnoses
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