ICD-10-CM Code For Marasmic Kwashiorkor: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group E42 includes severe protein-energy malnutrition combining features of both marasmus and kwashiorkor, characterized by wasting with edema and other systemic effects. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document nutritional deficiency states with significant clinical severity, metabolic derangements, and potential multisystem involvement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM E42 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM E42: Marasmic Kwashiorkor Overview
The diagnoses in this group represent severe forms of protein-energy malnutrition combining features of both marasmus and kwashiorkor, primarily affecting nutritional status and multiple organ systems. They target metabolic and nutritional disorders resulting from inadequate caloric and protein intake. Accurate coding is important for complete clinical documentation and supports appropriate reimbursement for complex nutritional management.