E44Header code — not billable
Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
- Chapter
- 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- Category
- E44
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category E44
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E44?
E44 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree.
Is E44 a billable code?
No. E44 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is E44 in?
E44 falls under Chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
When did E44 become effective?
E44 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to E44?
E44 belongs to category E44, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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