ICD-10 Code E61.7 – Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E61.7 – Deficiency of multiple nutrient elements
What it is
E61.7 identifies a documented deficiency involving more than one nutrient element. Use it when the record states a combined or multiple micronutrient deficiency, rather than a single isolated deficiency.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may reflect poor intake, malabsorption, or other causes of mixed nutrient depletion, but you should code only what is clearly documented.
When to use this code
Use E61.7 when the provider documents deficiency of multiple nutrient elements, multiple micronutrient deficiency, or a similar confirmed diagnosis. It may fit evaluations where more than one nutrient problem is being treated or monitored. If the note names only one deficient element, code that specific deficiency instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a single nutrient deficiency, such as iron or vitamin D deficiency, unless multiple elements are explicitly documented. Check documentation when the record only says “malnutrition” or “dietary insufficiency.”
Coding tip
Code E61.7 only when the chart clearly supports more than one deficient nutrient element.