2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 264.9
Unspecified vitamin A deficiency
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- ICD-9-CM 264.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 264.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM:
264.9 converts approximately to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM E50.9 Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
- Sequelae of vitamin A deficiency
- Vitamin A deficiency
Clinical Information
- A nutritional condition produced by a deficiency of vitamin a in the diet, characterized by night blindness and other ocular manifestations such as dryness of the conjunctiva and later of the cornea (xerophthalmia). Vitamin a deficiency is a very common problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries as a consequence of famine or shortages of vitamin a-rich foods. In the United States it is found among the urban poor, the elderly, alcoholics, and patients with malabsorption. (from cecil textbook of medicine, 19th ed, p1179)
- Condition due to a deficiency of vitamin a
- Deficiency of vitamin a due to malnutrition, malabsorption, or dietary lack. It is manifested with reduced night vision, night blindness, and xerophthalmia
A 264.9
carotene 264.9
