Sequelae of vitamin A deficiency

This code signifies the long-term, residual effects or complications resulting from a past deficiency of vitamin A. These sequelae are chronic conditions that persist even after the acute vitamin A deficiency has been resolved or treated. It indicates that the current health issue is a direct consequence of that prior nutritional deficit.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a current condition is a "sequela of vitamin A deficiency" or "due to previous vitamin A deficiency." This is appropriate for chronic eye conditions like xerophthalmia or night blindness, or immune system impairments that are directly attributed to a past vitamin A insufficiency. Documentation should clearly link the current manifestation to the historical vitamin A deficiency.

• Always sequence the specific manifestation (e.g., H53.60 for night blindness) first, followed by this code to indicate the etiology.
• Do not use this code for active or current vitamin A deficiency; use E50.- codes for current deficiencies.
• Ensure the medical record clearly establishes the causal link between the past vitamin A deficiency and the current condition being treated.