Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
Use ICD-10 code E46 for unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Abnormal weight loss
Use with E46 if weight loss is quantified but severity is unspecified.
The ICD-10 code for unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition is E46. It is used when malnutrition is documented without specifying severity.
Use E46 when malnutrition is documented without severity details. E43 is for severe cases with specific clinical indicators.