Index to Diseases and Injuries
Malnutrition
Index code:E46
- degree
- first E44.1
- mild (protein) E44.1
- moderate (protein) E44.0
- second E44.0
- severe (protein-energy) E43
- with
- kwashiorkor E40
- marasmus E41
- intermediate form E42
- with
- kwashiorkor E42
- third E43
- following gastrointestinal surgery K91.2
- intrauterine
- light-for-dates — see Light for dates
- small-for-dates — see Small for dates
- lack of care, or neglect (child) (infant) T76.02
- confirmed T74.02
- malignant E40
- protein E46
- calorie E46
- mild E44.1
- moderate E44.0
- severe E43
- with
- kwashiorkor E40
- marasmus E41
- intermediate form E42
- with
- kwashiorkor (and marasmus) E42
- energy E46
- mild E44.1
- moderate E44.0
- severe E43
- with
- kwashiorkor E40
- marasmus E41
- intermediate form E42
- with
- kwashiorkor (and marasmus) E42
- severe (protein-energy) E43
- with
- kwashiorkor E40
- with marasmus E42
- intermediate form E42
- with
- kwashiorkor (and marasmus) E42
- marasmus E41
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICD-10-CM code for Malnutrition?
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index directs "Malnutrition" to E46. Subterms below it may lead to a more specific code. Always confirm the code in the Tabular List before assigning it.
ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.