T45.2X6A
✓ BillableUnderdosing of vitamins, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • vitamin deficiencies (E50-E56)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of nicotinic acid (derivatives) (T46.7)
- • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of iron (T45.4)
- • poisoning by, adverse effect of and underdosing of vitamin K (T45.7)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T45.2X6A represents underdosing of vitamins, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that T45.2X6A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T45.2X6A?
ICD-10-CM code T45.2X6A is "Underdosing of vitamins, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T45.2X6A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, T45.2X6A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with T45.2X6A?
T45.2X6A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can T45.2X6A be coded with other codes?
T45.2X6A has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in T45.2X6
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)