Understanding the ICD-10 Code for Vitamin K2 Deficiency and Its Nutritional Implications
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While severe vitamin K deficiency is rare in adults, it can have serious health implications, particularly for newborns and individuals with certain medical conditions. A specific ICD-10 code does not exist for K2 alone, but rather a deficiency falls under the general diagnosis for vitamin K deficiency, which medical professionals code as **E56.1**.
