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Unspecified vitamin D deficiency. Short description: Vitamin D deficiency NOS. ICD-9-CM 268.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 268.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
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Vitamin D deficiency, unspecifiedE55. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E55. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E55. 9 - other international versions of ICD-10 E55.
2. For 82306: If more than one LCD-listed condition contributes to Vitamin D deficiency in a given patient and/or is improved by Vitamin D administration, coders should use: ICD-10 E55. 9 UNSPECIFIED VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY. This code should not be used for any other indication.
E55. 9 - Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
Vitamin D deficiency (ICD-10 CM Diagnosis Code E55. 9) is an overlooked diagnosis for a number of alarming symptoms and afflictions. Depression, fatigue, anxiety, kidney disease, weakened immune system, and even psoriasis have been known to manifest as a result of vitamin D deficiency.
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Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bone. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone diseases such as osteoporosis or rickets. Vitamin D also has a role in your nerve, muscle, and immune systems.