E44 – Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malnutrition

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E44
Code
E44 (claims format: E44)
Description
Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under E44

E44 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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):

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E44?

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

Is E44 a billable code?

No. E44 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.