E83.2

What This Code Means

This condition involves problems with how the body absorbs, stores, or uses zinc, an essential mineral needed for immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis. It can result in zinc deficiency or excess, leading to various health complications.

Coding Tips

• •Specify the type of zinc disorder when documented (e.g., zinc deficiency vs. zinc toxicity) as this affects treatment and severity assessment
• •Review clinical documentation for underlying causes such as malabsorption, dietary insufficiency, or excessive supplementation, as these may require additional codes