What does ICD-10 code E61 mean?

ICD-10 code E61 is the standardized code used for deficiency of other nutrient elements in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code E61 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code E61 when recording deficiency of other nutrient elements in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code E61 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code E61: Deficiency of other nutrient elements

Name: ICD-10 Code E61: Deficiency of other nutrient elements
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:05:17.820Z

E61 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Deficiency of other nutrient elements. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents deficiency of other nutrient elements in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

block

E50-E64Other nutritional deficiencies

currentE50-E64

Official coding notes

Applicable to

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Excludes1 (do not code together)

disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
iodine deficiency related thyroid disorders (E00-E02)
sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies (E64.-)

Use additional code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

EndocrinologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

E50Vitamin A deficiency E51Thiamine deficiency E52Niacin deficiency [pellagra]billable E53Deficiency of other B group vitamins E54Ascorbic acid deficiencybillable E55Vitamin D deficiency E56Other vitamin deficiencies E58Dietary calcium deficiencybillable E59Dietary selenium deficiencybillable E60Dietary zinc deficiencybillable E63Other nutritional deficiencies E64Sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

E61

Replacement codes

E61.0 — Copper deficiencyE61.1 — Iron deficiencyE61.2 — Magnesium deficiencyE61.3 — Manganese deficiencyE61.4 — Chromium deficiencyE61.5 — Molybdenum deficiencyE61.6 — Vanadium deficiencyE61.7 — Deficiency of multiple nutrient elementsE61.8 — Deficiency of other specified nutrient elementsE61.9 — Deficiency of nutrient element, unspecified

Common synonyms

Deficiency of other nutrient elements

Frequently asked questions

About this content

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