ICD-10 Code E61.6 – Vanadium deficiency (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E61.6 – Vanadium deficiency
What it is
E61.6 identifies vanadium deficiency, a documented lack of this trace element. Use it when the record specifically states vanadium deficiency or a related deficiency diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Standard references do not define a broad, specific symptom set, so you should code only when the deficiency is clearly recorded.
When to use this code
Use E61.6 when the clinician documents vanadium deficiency as an active diagnosis, problem, or reason for evaluation. It may also apply when a note links symptoms or nutrition concerns directly to vanadium deficiency. If the record only mentions possible, suspected, or ruled-out deficiency, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general malnutrition, mineral deficiency unspecified, or other trace element deficiencies. If the chart names a different deficiency or gives no clear diagnosis, choose the documented condition instead.
Coding tip
Code E61.6 only when vanadium deficiency is explicitly documented; otherwise, select a more specific or unspecified nutritional deficiency code.