E53.1: Pyridoxine deficiency

E53.1, pyridoxine deficiency, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 5 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 1 HCPCS Level II code, including G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number). The articles come from 5 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with E53.1 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0127Trimming of dystrophic nails, any numberSpecial coverage instructions apply—5

Medicare policy articles listing E53.1

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other E53 diagnoses (Deficiency of other B group vitamins)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover E53.1 (Pyridoxine deficiency)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 5 Medicare billing and coding articles list E53.1 as a covered diagnosis for 1 HCPCS Level II code: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 E53.1?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0127 (Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, 5 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list E53.1?

A57759 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails); A57954 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care); A57193 (Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails), and 2 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code E53.1?

E53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for pyridoxine deficiency, in category E53 (Deficiency of other B group vitamins), chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.

Next steps

Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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