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Affecting nearly 1 billion people globally, vitamin D deficiency is a common diagnosis in primary care. For healthcare professionals, selecting the correct ICD-10 code is crucial for accurate patient records and billing, but there are specific guidelines that determine if E55.9 is appropriate for a primary diagnosis.

According to a 2020 study, the weighted prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in the United States was over 40.9%, highlighting the widespread nature of low vitamin levels. When diagnosed, the term vitamin D deficiency unspecified indicates that while low levels are confirmed, the specific underlying cause has not yet been determined or documented.