ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E42
Marasmic kwashiorkor
Coding Notes & Guidelines for E42
Inclusion Terms
- Intermediate form severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- Severe protein-calorie malnutrition with signs of both kwashiorkor and marasmus
About ICD-10-CM Code E42 (Marasmic kwashiorkor)
ICD-10-CM code E42 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 E42 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E42 - Marasmic 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 Marasmic kwashiorkor.