Vitamin B6 deficiency

This code signifies a nutritional deficiency specifically involving pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6. This essential vitamin plays a crucial role in numerous metabolic processes, including amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and red blood cell formation.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a confirmed diagnosis of vitamin B6 deficiency, often presenting with symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy, dermatitis, glossitis, or seizures. It is appropriate for cases caused by inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, or increased metabolic demand.

• Ensure the medical record clearly states a diagnosis of vitamin B6 deficiency, not just suspected deficiency or low levels without clinical correlation.
• Consider co-occurring conditions that may lead to or exacerbate B6 deficiency, such as alcoholism, certain medications (e.g., isoniazid), or malabsorption syndromes.
• This code should be sequenced as a primary diagnosis when the B6 deficiency is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's a comorbidity impacting treatment.