What does ICD-10 code E55 9 mean?

01/09/2022

What does ICD-10 code E55 9 mean?

ICD-10 code: E55. 9 Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified.

What is the ICD 9 code for vitamin D deficiency?

ICD-9 code 268.9 for Unspecified vitamin D deficiency is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES (260-269).

What is the term for vitamin D deficiency in adults?

It is caused by a lack of vitamin D in the body. You need vitamin D so that calcium and phosphorus can be used to build bones. In adults, having soft bones is a condition called osteomalacia.

What diagnosis code is used for vitamin D?

E55. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E55.

How often can you bill 82306?

25-OH Vitamin D-3 (82306) may be tested up to four times per year for Vitamin D deficiencies (268.0–268.9).

What is the difference between vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency?

Definitions. In adults, vitamin D deficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of less than 20 ng per mL (50 nmol per L), and insufficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of 20 to 30 ng per mL (50 to 75 nmol per L).

What is the normal range of vitamin D in human body?

The normal range of vitamin D is measured as nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL). Many experts recommend a level between 20 and 40 ng/mL. Others recommend a level between 30 and 50 ng/mL. The examples above are common measurements for results of these tests.

What is ICD-10 code for vitamin B12 deficiency?

ICD-10 code D51. 9 for Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism .

Does Medicare pay for vitamin D levels?

Do Medicare prescription drug plans cover vitamin D3? No. In general, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) do not cover this drug.

What does unspecified vitamin D deficiency mean?

A nutritional condition produced by a deficiency of vitamin d in the diet, insufficient production of vitamin d in the skin, inadequate absorption of vitamin d from the diet, or abnormal conversion of vitamin d to its bioactive metabolites.

What is the medical term for vitamin D on a blood test?

25-OH vitamin D test; Calcidiol; 25-hydroxycholecalciferol test. The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body. Vitamin D helps control calcium and phosphate levels in the body.

What is the diagnosis code for vitamin D deficiency?

Only one 25 OH Vitamin D level will be reimbursed in any 24 hour period.

  • Patients with conditions outlined in the indications (acute and high risk conditions associated with Vitamin D deficiency) are candidates for testing.
  • It’s not reasonable and necessary to perform more than three tests per year.
  • What diagnosis covers vitamin D?

    – osteosclerosis/petrosis – rickets – vitamin D deficiency on replacement therapy related to a condition listed above; to monitor the efficacy of treatment.

    Is a vitamin D level of 17 low?

    Normal vitamin D levels in the blood are 20 ng/ml or above for adults. People aged 1–70 years should aim to get at least 15 mcg or 600 IU of vitamin D per day. Those who are older or at risk for

    What is the ICD – 9 code for low vitamin D?

    Unspecified vitamin D deficiency. Short description: Vitamin D deficiency NOS. ICD-9-CM 268.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 268.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.