E46
BillableUnspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
E46 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- E00-E89
- Edition
- FY2026
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Includes
- •Malnutrition NOS
- •Protein-calorie imbalance NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •nutritional deficiency NOS (E63.9)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code E46?
- E46 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
- Is E46 a billable code?
- Yes — E46 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from E46?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): nutritional deficiency NOS (E63.9).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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