E50
⚠ Non-billable
Vitamin A deficiency
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Code
E50
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E50?
ICD-10-CM code E50 represents Vitamin A deficiency. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is E50 billable?
No. E50 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is E50 in?
E50 belongs to the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter (E00–E89) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the E50 category
E50.0
Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis
Billable
E50.1
Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis
Billable
E50.2
Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosis
Billable
E50.3
Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosis
Billable
E50.4
Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalacia
Billable
E50.5
Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness
Billable
E50.6
Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea
Billable
E50.7
Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
Billable
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