E44 ICD-10-CM Code: Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
E44Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where E44 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Malnutrition (E40-E46)
- 3
Category E44
Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
- 4
Code E44
Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
Codes under E44
E44 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E44.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E44.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E44.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for E44.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E44.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E44 mean?
E44 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree.”
Is E44 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E44 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is E44 located in ICD-10-CM?
E44 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Malnutrition (E40-E46) (E40–E46), under category E44, Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree.
What coding notes are listed for E44?
No inclusion terms are listed for E44 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.