ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E40
Kwashiorkor
Coding Notes & Guidelines for E40
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
marasmic kwashiorkor (E42)
Inclusion Terms
Severe malnutrition with nutritional edema with dyspigmentation of skin and hair
About ICD-10-CM Code E40 (Kwashiorkor)
ICD-10-CM code E40 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E40 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E40 - Kwashiorkor. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Kwashiorkor.