What is the ICD-10 code for history of vitamin D deficiency?

The ICD-10 code for a history of vitamin D deficiency is Z87.898, used when the deficiency has been resolved.

How do you code active vitamin D deficiency?

Active vitamin D deficiency is coded as E55.9 when unspecified, requiring documentation of symptoms and lab results.

ICD-10 Coding for History of Vitamin D Deficiency(E55.9, E55.0, M83.3)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for history of vitamin D deficiency, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Vitamin D Deficiency HistoryResolved Vitamin D Deficiency

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to History of Vitamin D 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
E55.9	Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified	Use when vitamin D deficiency is present without specific cause or associated condition.	25(OH)D level <20 ng/mL Symptoms such as bone pain muscle weakness
Z87.898	Personal history of other specified conditions	Use when vitamin D deficiency has been resolved and is part of the patient's history.	Documented history of deficiency with current normal levels

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

E55.9Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Rickets, activeE55.0

Use for active rickets, typically in children, with radiographic evidence.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting History of Vitamin D Deficiency.

Failing to document lab results

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate diagnosis, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always include lab results in documentation, Use templates to ensure completeness

Using non-specific codes like E55

Impact

Reimbursement: Non-billable claims if E55 is used., Compliance: Non-compliance with specificity requirements., Data Quality: Inaccurate data on deficiency prevalence.

Mitigation

Use E55.9 for unspecified vitamin D deficiency.

Incorrect sequencing of codes

Impact

Improper sequencing of deficiency and related codes can lead to audits.

Mitigation

Use coding guidelines to ensure correct sequencing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with E55.9.

Primary Code

E55.9

Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

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ICD-10 Coding for History of Vitamin D Deficiency(E55.9, E55.0, M83.3)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of vitamin D deficiency?

How do you code active vitamin D deficiency?

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