ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E44
Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for E44):
About ICD-10-CM Code E44 (Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree)
ICD-10-CM code E44 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 E44 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E44 - Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree. 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 Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree.