Is E61.8 a billable code?
Yes. E61.8 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
E61.8: Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
E61.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for deficiency of other specified nutrient elements. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in E61 Deficiency of other nutrient elements
E61.8 questions
What does E61.8 mean?
E61.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements. 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.