E44.0Billable

Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition

Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Category
E44
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category E44

E44Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degreeE44.1Mild protein-calorie malnutritionYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E44.0?

E44.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition.

Is E44.0 a billable code?

Yes. E44.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is E44.0 in?

E44.0 falls under Chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.

When did E44.0 become effective?

E44.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to E44.0?

E44.0 belongs to category E44, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.