E61.0
BillableCopper deficiency
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A deficiency of copper, a mineral needed for iron metabolism, bone development, and nervous system function.
Coding Tips
- •Copper deficiency is rare; verify documentation and investigate for underlying causes like malabsorption or excessive zinc supplementation
- •Document associated symptoms such as anemia or neurological manifestations