E46 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for E46 ICD 10 code
- nutritional deficiency NOS (E63.9)
Type 2 excludes for E46 ICD 10 code
- nutritional anemias (D50-D53)
Terms applicables to E46 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to E46 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
E46 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about E46 ICD 10 code
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.
- An unbalanced diet
- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Or, you may have no symptoms. To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
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