Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Vitamin D deficiency |
French
|
Carence en vitamine D |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IV | Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases | |
| 2 | E50-E64 | Other nutritional deficiencies | |
| 3 | E55 | Vitamin D deficiency |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| E55.0 | Rickets, active | |
| E55.9 | Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 |
In its biologically active form vitamin D3 stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, incorporation of calcium into the osteoid, and release of calcium from bone tissue. In the small intestine it promotes rapid and delayed calcium uptake. The passive and active transport of phosphate is also stimulated. |
