E50.0
BillableVitamin 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 deficiency└E50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis
└E50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis