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E53.0

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Riboflavin deficiency

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

What This Code Means

Riboflavin deficiency (vitamin B2 deficiency) causes problems with skin, mouth, and eyes, including cracked lips, sore throat, and eye irritation.

Coding Tips

  • •Riboflavin deficiency rarely occurs in isolation; look for other B vitamin deficiencies and code them separately
  • •Document associated oral or dermatological manifestations for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└E53Deficiency of other B group vitamins└E53.0Riboflavin deficiency
└E53.0Riboflavin deficiency

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