ICD-10 Code for Nutrition Deficient or Insufficient
The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for nutrition deficient or insufficient is E63.9 – Nutritional deficiency, unspecified. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (5 codes, 2 billable).
- Main code
E63.9– Nutritional deficiency, unspecified- Billable
- Yes
- See also
- Malnutrition
Index entries for Nutrition deficient or insufficient
- due to
- insufficient food –
T73.0(header) - lack of
- specific element deficiency – see Nutrient element deficiency, or by element
- insufficient food –
- sequelae – see Sequelae, nutritional deficiency
- specified NEC –
E63.8
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.