All ICD10 Codes

E42

Billable
ChapterE00–E89
Rankcategory
Official Description

Marasmic kwashiorkor

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89).

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

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to E42:

blockE40-E46
Malnutrition (E40-E46)
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chapterCH4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
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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

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