ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K90.49
Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K90.49
Inclusion Terms
- Malabsorption due to intolerance to carbohydrate
- Malabsorption due to intolerance to fat
- Malabsorption due to intolerance to protein
- Malabsorption due to intolerance to starch
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K90.49 (Malabsorption due to intolerance)
ICD-10-CM code K90.49 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 K90.49 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K90.49 - Malabsorption due to intolerance, not elsewhere classified. 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 Malabsorption due to intolerance related to not elsewhere classified.