Dietary calcium deficiency
Chapter 4:Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
ICD-10 E58 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of dietary calcium deficiency.
Dietary calcium deficiency (E58) refers to a condition resulting from inadequate intake of calcium, an essential mineral crucial for various bodily functions, including bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission. Calcium deficiency can lead to a range of health issues, such as osteoporosis, rickets in children, and increased risk of fractures in adults. The condition may arise from dietary insufficiencies, malabsorption syndromes, or increased physiological demands, such as during pregnancy or lactation. Symptoms may include muscle cramps, numbness, and tingling in the fingers, as well as more severe complications like osteopenia or osteoporosis over time. Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, dietary assessment, and laboratory tests to measure serum calcium levels. Treatment focuses on dietary modification to increase calcium intake, supplementation, and addressing any underlying conditions contributing to the deficiency. It is essential for healthcare providers to recognize and manage dietary calcium deficiency to prevent long-term skeletal complications and ensure optimal health outcomes.
Detailed patient history, including dietary intake and any underlying endocrine disorders.
Patients with osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease requiring calcium supplementation.
Ensure documentation reflects the rationale for calcium supplementation and any monitoring of serum calcium levels.
Comprehensive dietary assessments and recommendations for calcium-rich foods.
Patients with malabsorption syndromes or dietary restrictions leading to calcium deficiency.
Document specific dietary changes and patient adherence to recommendations.
Used when a patient with dietary calcium deficiency is evaluated and managed in an outpatient setting.
Document the patient's history, dietary assessment, and treatment plan.
Endocrinologists may require additional lab results to support the diagnosis.
Common symptoms include muscle cramps, numbness and tingling in the fingers, brittle nails, and increased risk of fractures. Long-term deficiency can lead to osteoporosis.
