All ICD10 Codes
E40Billable

Kwashiorkor

Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases·Malnutrition (E40-E46)·category·FY 2026

CH4 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)

E40-E46 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • intestinal malabsorption (K90.-)
  • sequelae of protein-calorie malnutrition (E64.0)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Severe malnutrition with nutritional edema with dyspigmentation of skin and hair
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • marasmic kwashiorkor (E42)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E40-E46Malnutrition (E40-E46)
E40KwashiorkorBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 640
Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC
DRG 641
Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC