What is the ICD-10 code for vitamin D 25-hydroxy screening?

The ICD-10 code for vitamin D deficiency, which is often screened using the 25-hydroxy test, is E55.9.

When should vitamin D 25-hydroxy screening be coded?

Code vitamin D 25-hydroxy screening when lab results show deficiency and symptoms or risk factors are documented.

ICD-10 Coding for Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Screening(E55.9, E20.1, E20.9)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for vitamin D 25-hydroxy screening, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

25-OH Vitamin D TestVitamin D Deficiency Screening

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Screening

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 lab results confirm vitamin D deficiency and symptoms or risk factors are present.	25-OH-D level <20 ng/mL Symptoms such as bone pain or fractures
E20.9	Hypoparathyroidism, unspecified	Use when hypoparathyroidism is confirmed and vitamin D levels are low.	Hypocalcemia with elevated PTH 25-OH-D level <30 ng/mL

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

PseudohypoparathyroidismE20.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Screening.

Failing to document symptoms or risk factors

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate testing or treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation includes symptoms and lab results., Review payer policies for testing criteria.

Using Z00.00 for routine screening

Impact

Reimbursement: Claims may be denied for lack of medical necessity., Compliance: Non-compliance with payer policies., Data Quality: Inaccurate data on patient health status.

Mitigation

Use specific deficiency codes like E55.9 when symptoms or risk factors are present.

Excessive testing

Impact

Frequent testing without documented necessity.

Mitigation

Limit testing to cases with documented symptoms or risk factors.

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 Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Screening(E55.9, E20.1, E20.9)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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When should vitamin D 25-hydroxy screening be coded?

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