E44
Non-billableProtein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
E40-E46
Child Codes
2
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code E44?
ICD-10-CM code E44 represents "Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E44 a billable code?
No, E44 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under E44.
What chapter is E44 in?
E44 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E44?
E44 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); intestinal malabsorption (K90.-); sequelae of protein-calorie malnutrition (E64.0).
What are the subcategories under E44?
E44 has 2 child codes, including: E44.0 (Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition), E44.1 (Mild protein-calorie malnutrition).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E44?
E44 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2874217. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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