Question 1

Is E64 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E64 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 E64 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E64 represents Sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies. 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 E64 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code E64 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 E64?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E64 is section:E50-E64 (Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes2Additional information

Is E64 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code E64 mean?

When was ICD-10 code E64 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E64?