2025 ICD-10-CM code E64.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases - Other nutritional deficiencies 4 Feed
Sequelae of other nutritional deficiencies. This condition occurs as a late effect of a previous nutritional deficiency.
Medical necessity for treatment related to E64.8 is established by the connection between the current condition and the past nutritional deficiency. The documentation must support the need for continued care or intervention for the sequela.
The provider is responsible to document the specific sequelae resulting from the nutritional deficiency, such as neurological, cardiovascular,or musculoskeletal complications.The provider should document the original nutritional deficiency.
In simple words: This code describes long-term health problems that remain after a person has recovered from a nutritional deficiency, like a vitamin deficiency or not getting enough protein. The original deficiency may be gone, but the health problems it caused are still present.
Sequelae of other nutritional deficiencies. This code is used to indicate conditions that are the result of previous malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies not otherwise specified.These sequelae are classified elsewhere. The disease itself is no longer present.
Example 1: A patient presents with peripheral neuropathy as a late effect of chronic vitamin B12 deficiency. The B12 deficiency has been treated and is no longer present.E64.8 would be used to code the sequelae., A child has stunted growth due to prolonged protein-calorie malnutrition in early childhood. The child is now receiving adequate nutrition, but the growth impairment remains.E64.8 would be used to report the sequelae., A patient experiences cognitive impairment as a result of a severe vitamin D deficiency. While the deficiency is corrected, the cognitive problems persist. E64.8 is appropriate for the lasting effect.
Documentation should clearly state the current condition and link it to the prior nutritional deficiency. The type of nutritional deficiency and how it was addressed should also be documented.Document the specific sequelae or late effect.
- Specialties:Internal medicine, Family medicine, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Dietetics
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Nursing Facility