Question 1

Is E59 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, E59 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for dietary selenium deficiency. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E59 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E59 represents Dietary selenium deficiency. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code E59 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code E59 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E59?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E59 is section:E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from E59?

Accepted Answer

Code E59 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: sequelae of selenium deficiency (E64.8). These conditions cannot be coded together with E59 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes12Not coded together

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Notes2Additional information

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Is E59 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code E59 mean?

When was ICD-10 code E59 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E59?

What conditions are excluded from E59?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code E59?

How common is hospitalization for E59?