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E61.1

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Iron deficiency

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

What This Code Means

A lack of iron in the body, which can lead to anemia and cause fatigue, weakness, and difficulty concentrating.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is for nutritional iron deficiency; use D50 codes for iron deficiency anemia instead
  • •Document the cause: inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, or chronic blood loss

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • iron deficiency anemia (D50.-)

Code Hierarchy

└E61Deficiency of other nutrient elements└E61.1Iron deficiency
└E61.1Iron deficiency

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