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    ICD-10-CM Code For Ascorbic Acid Deficiency: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group E54 includes diagnoses for ascorbic acid deficiency such as scurvy and other manifestations of vitamin C deficiency affecting connective tissue, skin, and wound healing. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical presentations related to nutritional deficiency, capturing severity, complications, and systemic involvement relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM E54 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM E54: Ascorbic Acid Deficiency Overview

    The ICD-10-CM E54 group represents diagnoses related to deficiency of ascorbic acid, commonly known as vitamin C deficiency or scurvy. These conditions target nutritional status and affect connective tissue, wound healing, and hematologic function. Accurate coding matters for appropriate reimbursement and to document nutritional risk that may impact overall patient care.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when clinical evaluation documents vitamin C deficiency or scurvy as the diagnosis responsible for the encounter or treatment. Select the code that reflects the documented severity and specific manifestations to support clinical record accuracy and coding specificity.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    E54Ascorbic acid deficiency

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    640Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC
    641Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with progressive fatigue, diffuse muscle weakness, easy bruising, and painful swollen gums after several weeks of poor diet due to homelessness and alcohol use. Physical exam reveals petechiae and gingival inflammation; the clinician documents vitamin C deficiency based on clinical signs and dietary history and orders supplementation and nutrition counseling. Typical codes: E54
    • An elderly nursing home resident with advanced dementia has poor oral intake and reported weight loss over months; the primary care team evaluates for contributing nutritional deficiencies during a home health visit and documents symptomatic ascorbic acid deficiency after finding scurvy-like signs (ecchymoses, joint pain, and anemia). A diagnosis from this group is assigned as a chronic nutritional deficiency complicating overall care planning. Typical codes: E54
    • A young adult recovering from bariatric surgery presents to clinic with fatigue, swollen gums, and easy bruising several months postoperatively; the surgeon and dietitian identify inadequate dietary vitamin C intake and malabsorption as contributing factors, and they document ascorbic acid deficiency as a comorbidity affecting recovery and wound healing. Typical codes: E54

    Related Codes

    E50-VITAMIN-A-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Vitamin A Deficiency: Group Overview

    E51-THIAMINE-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Thiamine Deficiency: Group Overview

    E52-NIACIN-DEFICIENCY-PELLAGRA

    ICD-10-CM Code For Niacin Deficiency [Pellagra]: Group Overview

    E53-DEFICIENCY-OF-OTHER-B-GROUP-VITAMINS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Deficiency Of Other B Group Vitamins: Group Overview

    E55-VITAMIN-D-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Vitamin D Deficiency: Group Overview

    E56-OTHER-VITAMIN-DEFICIENCIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Vitamin Deficiencies: Group Overview

    E58-DIETARY-CALCIUM-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dietary Calcium Deficiency: Group Overview

    E59-DIETARY-SELENIUM-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dietary Selenium Deficiency: Group Overview

    E60-DIETARY-ZINC-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dietary Zinc Deficiency: Group Overview

    E61-DEFICIENCY-OF-OTHER-NUTRIENT-ELEMENTS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Deficiency Of Other Nutrient Elements: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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