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# E53.9 Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   sequelae of vitamin B deficiency (E64.8)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   nutritional anemias (D50-D53)

## Related codes

-   [`E53.0` Riboflavin deficiency ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/e53.0/)
-   [`E53.1` Pyridoxine deficiency ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/e53.1/)
-   [`E53.8` Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/e53.8/)

## Common questions

### Is E53.9 a billable code?

Yes. E53.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

E53 Deficiency of other B group vitamins

Chapter

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

Billable

Yes

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