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E61.6

Billable

Vanadium deficiency

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

What This Code Means

A rare deficiency of vanadium, a trace element with potential roles in bone metabolism and glucose regulation.

Coding Tips

  • •This is an extremely uncommon diagnosis; ensure thorough documentation and clinical justification
  • •Consider if this may be part of a multiple nutrient deficiency (E61.7) instead

Code Hierarchy

└E61Deficiency of other nutrient elements└E61.6Vanadium deficiency
└E61.6Vanadium deficiency

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