Is E50.6 a billable code?
Yes. E50.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
E50.6: Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
E50.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for vitamin a deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in E50 Vitamin A deficiency
- 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
- E50.7Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
- E50.8Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
- E50.9Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified
E50.6 questions
What does E50.6 mean?
E50.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea. 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.