ICD-10 Code E64.2 – Sequelae of vitamin C deficiency (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E64.2 – Sequelae of vitamin C deficiency
What it is
E64.2 identifies lasting effects left after vitamin C deficiency has been corrected or is no longer active. Use it when the current problem is a residual condition from prior scurvy, not the deficiency itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Residual findings may include impaired wound healing, old hemorrhagic changes, or chronic musculoskeletal complaints after a documented vitamin C deficiency.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states sequelae, late effects, or residual problems due to past vitamin C deficiency. It is appropriate when the acute deficiency is no longer the active diagnosis, but its consequences remain. Check documentation if the clinician does not link the current condition to prior scurvy.
Do not use for
Do not use E64.2 for active vitamin C deficiency or suspected scurvy without residual effects. Also avoid it when the chart describes an unrelated nutritional problem or a symptom with no documented connection to prior deficiency.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider documents a causal link between the current condition and prior vitamin C deficiency before assigning E64.2.