ICD-10-CM · Chapter 4 · E00-E89
E54 Ascorbic acid deficiency
Includes
- Deficiency of vitamin C
- Scurvy
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- scorbutic anemia (D53.2)
- sequelae of vitamin C deficiency (E64.2)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.
No additional specificity is required — submit E54 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.
Last reviewed: September 2026