Question 1

Is E44 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E44 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E44 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E44 represents Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code E44 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code E44 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E44?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E44 is section:E40-E46 (Malnutrition (E40-E46)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes1Additional information

Is E44 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code E44 mean?

When was ICD-10 code E44 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E44?