E42Billable

Marasmic 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
  • Intermediate form severe protein-calorie malnutrition
  • Severe protein-calorie malnutrition with signs of both kwashiorkor and marasmus

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E40-E46Malnutrition (E40-E46)
E42Marasmic kwashiorkorBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1