U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

E42

Marasmic kwashiorkor

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where E42 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 4

    Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Malnutrition (E40-E46)

  3. 3

    Category E42

    Marasmic kwashiorkor

  4. 4

    Code E42

    Marasmic kwashiorkor

Documentation details

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.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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