ICD10 code of Rickets and ICD9 code

Rickets is primarily classified under ICD-10 code E55.0 for nutritional rickets, while the corresponding ICD-9 code is 268.0. These codes are used by medical providers to document the condition, which involves the softening and weakening of bones in children due to extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency.

What are the clinical implications of Rickets?

Rickets is a skeletal disorder that occurs when bones do not mineralize properly during periods of rapid growth. While nutritional Rickets is the most common form, the term also encompasses rarer genetic forms, such as X-linked hypophosphatemic Rickets, which require different diagnostic coding and specialized management by pediatric endocrinologists and geneticists.

How is Rickets classified in medical coding?

Accurate coding is essential for tracking the prevalence of Rickets. The classification depends on the underlying cause:

• ICD-10 E55.0: Nutritional Rickets (Vitamin D deficiency).


• ICD-10 E83.31: Familial hypophosphatemic Rickets (Genetic forms).


• ICD-9 268.0: Historical code for nutritional Rickets.


• ICD-9 275.3: Historical code for disorders of phosphorus metabolism often associated with resistant Rickets.

Why is early diagnosis of Rickets important?

For the 3 community members on DiseaseMaps.org who have navigated this condition, early intervention is vital to prevent permanent skeletal deformities. Delayed diagnosis of Rickets can lead to bowed legs, stunted growth, and bone pain. Understanding the specific type of Rickets—whether nutritional or metabolic—is the first step toward effective treatment.

Next steps

• Consult a pediatric endocrinologist to determine if your symptoms align with nutritional or genetic Rickets.


• Request blood tests for serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels.


• Join the DiseaseMaps.org community to connect with others sharing their experiences with bone mineral disorders.


• Keep a detailed log of dietary intake and symptom progression to assist your specialist during diagnosis.

Medical disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

References

• NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD): Rickets.


• Orphanet: Rare diseases database for metabolic bone disorders.


• OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man): Database of genetic causes of rickets.


• World Health Organization (WHO): ICD-10 International Classification of Diseases.