E56.1

E56.1

Billable

Deficiency of vitamin K

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

What This Code Means

A deficiency of vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism, potentially leading to bleeding problems.

Coding Tips

•Document whether deficiency is due to malabsorption, antibiotic use, or dietary insufficiency
•Consider coding associated coagulation disorders if present; vitamin K deficiency may be secondary to other conditions

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

deficiency of coagulation factor due to vitamin K deficiency (D68.4)
vitamin K deficiency of newborn (P53)

Code Hierarchy

└E56Other vitamin deficiencies └E56.1Deficiency of vitamin K