Is E50 a billable code?
No. E50 is a header code that groups 10 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
E50: Vitamin A deficiency
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
E50 groups related diagnoses under vitamin a deficiency. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under E50
- E50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis
- E50.1Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis
- E50.2Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosis
- E50.3Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosis
- E50.4Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalacia
- E50.5Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness
- E50.6Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea
- E50.7Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
- E50.8Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
- E50.9Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified
E50 questions
What does E50 mean?
E50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vitamin A deficiency. It is in chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.