What is the ICD-10 code for dietary calcium deficiency?

The ICD-10 code for dietary calcium deficiency is E58, used when the deficiency is due to inadequate dietary intake.

How do you code hypocalcemia due to CKD?

For hypocalcemia due to CKD, use E83.51 for hypocalcemia and N18.9 for chronic kidney disease.

ICD-10 Coding for Calcium Deficiency(E58, E83.51, E20.810)

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Comprehensive guide on ICD-10 coding for calcium deficiency, including dietary and metabolic causes. Learn about E58, E83.51, and E20.810 codes.

Also known as:

HypocalcemiaDietary Calcium Deficiency

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Calcium Deficiency

E00-E89Primary Range

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
E58	Dietary calcium deficiency	Use when calcium deficiency is confirmed to be due to dietary insufficiency.	Serum calcium <8.5 mg/dL Dietary intake <600 mg/day
E83.51	Hypocalcemia	Use for hypocalcemia related to metabolic or endocrine disorders.	Ionized calcium <1.0 mmol/L PTH <15 pg/mL
E20.810	Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia	Use when genetic testing confirms autosomal dominant hypocalcemia.	Genetic testing confirming CASR mutation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dietary calcium deficiency

E58Billable

Hypocalcemia

E83.51Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

HypocalcemiaE83.51

Dietary calcium deficiencyE58

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Calcium Deficiency.

Vague documentation of hypocalcemia

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning, Regulatory: Potential audit issues, Financial: Incorrect billing

Mitigation

Include specific lab results and clinical signs.

Using E58 for hypocalcemia in CKD

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data

Mitigation

Use E83.51 with CKD code.

Incorrect code usage

Impact

Using E58 for metabolic causes of hypocalcemia.

Mitigation

Educate coders on the difference between dietary and metabolic causes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Primary Code

E58

Dietary calcium deficiency

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