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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

E43 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

E43

Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

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

Classification

Where E43 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 4

    Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)

  2. 2

    Section

    Malnutrition (E40-E46)

  3. 3

    Category E43

    Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

  4. 4

    Code E43

    Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Starvation edema

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for E43.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E43.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for E43.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for E43.

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code E43 mean?

E43 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition.”

Is E43 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, E43 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 E43 located in ICD-10-CM?

E43 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Malnutrition (E40-E46) (E40–E46), under category E43, Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition.

What coding notes are listed for E43?

Its listed inclusion terms are Starvation edema. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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