The ICD-10 code for Rickets is E55. Rickets is a disorder that affects bone development in children, resulting in weak and soft bones. It is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. The ICD-9 code for Rickets is 268.0. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications and promote healthy bone growth.
Rickets is a disorder characterized by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, causing impaired bone growth and development. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), the specific code for Rickets is E55.0. This code falls under the category of "Metabolic disorders" (E70-E90) in the ICD-10 coding system.
In the previous edition, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9), Rickets was classified under the code 268.0. The code 268.0 belonged to the category of "Other nutritional deficiencies" (260-269) in the ICD-9 coding system.
It is important to note that the ICD-10 coding system is currently in use, and the ICD-9 codes are obsolete. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred in most countries in 2015. Therefore, healthcare professionals and medical coders now primarily use the ICD-10 code E55.0 to identify and classify cases of Rickets.