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E51.11 ICD-10-CM Code: Dry beriberi

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FY 2026 Apr update / Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) / Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)

E51.11

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Dry beriberi

Dry beriberi is a neurological form of thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency that causes nerve damage, weakness, and numbness, typically affecting the legs and feet.

CMS-HCC V28

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CMS-HCC V24

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ACA/HHS

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ESRD/PACE

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RXHCC

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Code Book Path

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E51Thiamine deficiency
E51.1Beriberi
E51.11Dry beriberi

Inclusion Terms

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  • Beriberi NOS
  • Beriberi with polyneuropathy

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for E51.11 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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E51.12Wet beriberi

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for E51.11 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for E51.11 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for E51.11 in this effective period.

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for E51.11 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for E51.11 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Distinguish between dry beriberi (E51.11) and wet beriberi (E51.12) based on whether cardiac symptoms are present
Document the underlying cause of thiamine deficiency (alcoholism, malnutrition, dialysis) for more complete coding

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is E51.11 an HCC code?

No. E51.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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

What This Code Means

E51.11 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dry beriberi. Dry beriberi is a neurological form of thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency that causes nerve damage, weakness, and numbness, typically affecting the legs and feet. E51.11 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89), within the section covering other nutritional deficiencies (e50-e64).

E51.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Distinguish between dry beriberi (E51.11) and wet beriberi (E51.12) based on whether cardiac symptoms are present.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for E51.11 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Distinguish between dry beriberi (E51.11) and wet beriberi (E51.12) based on whether cardiac symptoms are present
  • Document the underlying cause of thiamine deficiency (alcoholism, malnutrition, dialysis) for more complete coding

Child Codes

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