E43
BillableUnspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
E43 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition. 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
- •Starvation edema
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Electrolytes, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Leucine, Valine, Threonine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Proline, Histidine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Aspartic Acid and TyrosineAmino Acid [EPC]›
- Leucine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Valine, Histidine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Alanine, Glycine, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine, Dibasic Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, DextroseAmino Acid [EPC]›
- Lysine, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Aspartic Acid, TyrosineAmino Acid [EPC]›
- ThreonineAmino Acid [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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