Is E44.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. E44.0 (Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

E44.0 ✓ Billable

Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition

Q: What is ICD-10 code E44.0?

ICD-10-CM code E44.0 stands for "Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition". It is a billable code in the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Code

E44.0

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E44.0?

ICD-10-CM code E44.0 represents Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is E44.0 billable?

Yes. E44.0 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is E44.0 in?

E44.0 belongs to the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter (E00–E89) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the E44 category

E44 Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree Non-billable E44.1 Mild protein-calorie malnutrition Billable

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