E44.1 – Mild protein-calorie malnutrition

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malnutrition

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E44.1
Code
E44.1 (claims format: E441)
Description
Mild protein-calorie malnutrition
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block
E40-E46 Malnutrition
Parent codes
E44

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block E40-E46

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • intestinal malabsorption (K90.-)
  • sequelae of protein-calorie malnutrition (E64.0)
Excludes2 (not included here):

Index terms for E44.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in E44

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E44.1?

E44.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for mild protein-calorie malnutrition, in the block E40-E46 (Malnutrition).

Is E44.1 a billable code?

Yes. E44.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E44.1 belong to?

It belongs to category E44 – Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.