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E50.0

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Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

This condition occurs when a person lacks sufficient vitamin A, causing the clear covering of the eye (conjunctiva) to become dry and cloudy. This is a serious eye problem that can lead to vision loss if not treated.

Coding Tips

  • Verify documentation specifies conjunctival xerosis (dryness) as the manifestation of vitamin A deficiency, as other codes exist for different presentations of vitamin A deficiency
  • Look for documentation of the underlying cause of vitamin A deficiency (malabsorption, dietary insufficiency, etc.) to determine if additional codes are needed

Code Hierarchy

E50Vitamin A deficiencyE50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis
E50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis

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