Dietary zinc deficiency

This code represents a condition where the body lacks sufficient zinc due to inadequate dietary intake. It can manifest with various symptoms affecting growth, immune function, wound healing, and neurological development.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of dietary zinc deficiency. This often occurs in patients with malabsorption syndromes, restrictive diets, or chronic illnesses impacting nutrient absorption. Supporting documentation should include dietary history, clinical signs of deficiency, and/or laboratory findings confirming low zinc levels.

• Distinguish from other nutritional deficiencies; this code is specific to zinc.
• Always look for provider documentation explicitly stating "dietary" zinc deficiency.
• Consider co-occurring conditions that may contribute to or result from the deficiency, such as malabsorption.