Is E88.A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. E88.A (Wasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying condition) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

E88.A ✓ Billable

Wasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying condition

Q: What is ICD-10 code E88.A?

ICD-10-CM code E88.A stands for "Wasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying condition". 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

E88.A

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 E88.A?

ICD-10-CM code E88.A represents Wasting disease (syndrome) due to underlying condition. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is E88.A billable?

Yes. E88.A is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is E88.A in?

E88.A belongs to the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases chapter (E00–E89) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the E88 category

E88 Other and unspecified metabolic disorders Non-billable E88.0 Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classified Non-billable E88.1 Lipodystrophy, not elsewhere classified Non-billable E88.2 Lipomatosis, not elsewhere classified Billable E88.3 Tumor lysis syndrome Billable E88.4 Mitochondrial metabolism disorders Non-billable E88.8 Other specified metabolic disorders Non-billable E88.9 Metabolic disorder, unspecified Billable

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