Niacin deficiency [pellagra] E52

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Niacin deficiency [pellagra]" is "E52". E52 is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.

  • E52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM E52 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E52 - other international versions of ICD-10 E52 may differ.
Applicable To:
  • Niacin (-tryptophan) deficiency
  • Nicotinamide deficiency
  • Pellagra (alcoholic)
Type 1 Excludes:
  • sequelae of niacin deficiency (E64.8)

Codes: = Billable

  • E52 Niacin deficiency [pellagra]

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.