ICD-10 Code E50.8 – Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E50.8 – Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
What it is
E50.8 identifies vitamin A deficiency when the record describes other manifestations not captured by more specific vitamin A deficiency codes. Use it for deficiency-related findings when documentation supports the diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Vitamin A deficiency may be associated with ocular changes or other deficiency-related manifestations, but you should code only what the clinician documents.
When to use this code
Use E50.8 when the provider documents vitamin A deficiency with an atypical or nonspecific manifestation that does not fit a more specific code. It also applies when the note clearly links the manifestation to vitamin A deficiency. Check documentation if the record is vague.
Do not use for
Do not use E50.8 for uncomplicated vitamin A deficiency if a more specific code is documented. Do not assign it for symptoms without a documented deficiency diagnosis.
Coding tip
Code the documented deficiency and manifestation only when the chart explicitly connects them.