E44.1E44. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E44.
E43Coding professionals would use ICD-10-CM code E43 to report severe malnutrition, also known as starvation edema. They would use ICD-10-CM code E42 to report severe protein-calorie malnutrition with signs of both kwashiorkor and marasmus.
E40-E46 - Malnutrition. ICD-10-CM.
Table 5ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes for malnutritionICD-9-CM diagnosis codeDescriptionPostsurgical nonabsorptionProtein-calorie malnutrition260Kwashiorkor261Nutritional marasmus21 more rows
Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) (also called protein-energy malnutrition or PEM) occurs when a child doesn't eat enough protein and energy (measured by calories) to meet nutritional needs.
PCM is expressed as severe if the patient has two or more of the following characteristics: obvious significant muscle wasting, loss of subcutaneous fat; nutritional intake of <50% of recommended intake for 2 weeks or more; bedridden or otherwise significantly reduced functional capacity; weight loss of >2% in 1 week, ...
The diagnosis codes of E44. 0 (moderate malnutrition), E44. 1 (mild malnutrition), and E46 (malnutrition, unspecified) complete the section of malnutrition.
While ICD-9-CM classified cachexia due to malnutrition as only 799.4, many coders may add an additional code for the documented malnutrition.
Code 261 also includes severe calorie deficiency and severe malnutrition, not otherwise specified. 262, Other severe protein-calorie malnutrition — includes nutritional edema without mention of dyspigmentation of the skin and hair.
Documentation of malnutritionInsufficient energy intake.Weight loss.Loss of muscle mass.Loss of subcutaneous fat.Localized or generalized fluid accumulation that can mask weight loss.Decreased functional status as measured by hand grip strength device.
Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition.
ICD-9-CM 263.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim , however, 263.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Sequelae of protein-energy malnutrition. Clinical Information. A disorder caused by a lack of proper nutrition or an inability to absorb nutrients from food. Disorder of nutrition due to unbalanced or insufficient diet or to defective assimilation or utilization of nutrients.
Inadequate nutrition resulting from poor diet, malabsorption, or abnormal nutrient distribution. The lack of sufficient energy or protein to meet the body's metabolic demands, as a result of either an inadequate dietary intake of protein, intake of poor quality dietary protein, increased demands due to disease, or increased nutrient losses.
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If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Cancer and cancer treatment may cause malnutrition. An imbalanced nutritional status resulted from insufficient intake of nutrients to meet normal physiological requirement.
Malnutrition, not enough calories in diet. Nutritional disorder. Protein calorie malnutrition. Protein-calorie malnutrition with hypoalbuminemia. Clinical Information. A condition caused by not getting enough calories or the right amount of key nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, that are needed for health.