E42
BillableMarasmic kwashiorkor
E42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Marasmic kwashiorkor. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- E00-E89
- Edition
- FY2026
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is malnutrition? Malnutrition means that your body isn't getting enough calories or the right balance of nutrients to stay healthy. This can happen if you don't get enough protein , carbohydrates , and fats , eat too much unhealthy food, or don't get the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Malnutrition can affect people of all ages, but children, older adults, and people with chronic (long-term) health…
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Includes
- •Intermediate form severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- •Severe protein-calorie malnutrition with signs of both kwashiorkor and marasmus
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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