E503-char group
Vitamin A deficiency
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Excl.: sequelae of vitamin A deficiency (E64.1)
Codes within E50
E50.0Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosisE50.1Vitamin A deficiency with Bitot spot and conjunctival xerosisE50.2Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosisE50.3Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosisE50.4Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalaciaE50.5Vitamin A deficiency with night blindnessE50.6Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of corneaE50.7Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiencyE50.8Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiencyE50.9Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified