ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for E46
Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Coding Notes & Guidelines for E46
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
nutritional deficiency NOS (E63.9)
Inclusion Terms
- Malnutrition NOS
- Protein-calorie imbalance NOS
About ICD-10-CM Code E46 (Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition)
ICD-10-CM code E46 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 E46 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about E46 - Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition. 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 Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition.