E42 ICD-10-CM Code: Marasmic kwashiorkor
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
E42Marasmic kwashiorkor
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where E42 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Malnutrition (E40-E46)
- 3
Category E42
Marasmic kwashiorkor
- 4
Code E42
Marasmic kwashiorkor
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Intermediate form severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- Severe protein-calorie malnutrition with signs of both kwashiorkor and marasmus
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E42.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E42.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for E42.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E42.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E42 mean?
E42 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Marasmic kwashiorkor.”
Is E42 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E42 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is E42 located in ICD-10-CM?
E42 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Malnutrition (E40-E46) (E40–E46), under category E42, Marasmic kwashiorkor.
What coding notes are listed for E42?
Its listed inclusion terms are Intermediate form severe protein-calorie malnutrition; Severe protein-calorie malnutrition with signs of both kwashiorkor and marasmus. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.