E44.0
BillableModerate protein-calorie malnutrition
Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
SNOMED CT
- Malnutrition of moderate degree (Gomez: 60 percent to less than 75 percent of standard weight)77091003
- Malnutrition of moderate degree (Gomez: 60% to less than 75% of standard weight)77091003
- Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition (weight for age 60-74 percent of standard)190602008
- Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition (weight for age 60-74% of standard)190602008
- Moderate protein energy malnutrition190606006
- Malnutrition (calorie)272588001
- Malnutrition, calorie272588001
- GLIM (Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition) stage 1 moderate malnutrition1875311000000100
- Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition stage 1 moderate malnutrition1875311000000100
Clinical Terms
- Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition stage 1 moderate malnutrition
- Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition (weight for age 60-74 percent of standard)
- Malnutrition (calorie)
- Malnutrition of moderate degree (Gomez: 60% to less than 75% of standard weight)
- Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition (weight for age 60-74% of standard)
- Malnutrition, calorie
- Moderate protein energy malnutrition
- GLIM (Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition) stage 1 moderate malnutrition
- Malnutrition of moderate degree (Gomez: 60 percent to less than 75 percent of standard weight)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for moderate protein-calorie malnutrition?
The ICD-10-CM code for moderate protein-calorie malnutrition is E44.0. The full clinical description is "Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition". E44.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E44.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E44.0 represents “Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is E44.0 a billable code?
Yes, E44.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E44.0 in?
E44.0 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E44.0?
E44.0 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 SNOMED CT codes does E44.0 map to?
E44.0 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 1875311000000100, 272588001, 77091003, 190606006, 190602008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E44.0?
E44.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2874218. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E44.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like moderate protein-calorie malnutrition affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E44.0?
E44.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5B71 (Protein deficiency).
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