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    ICD-10-CM Code For Sequelae Of Malnutrition And Other Nutritional Deficiencies: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group E64 includes sequelae and residual conditions related to malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies, such as protein-calorie malnutrition consequences and unspecified nutritional deficiency sequelae. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document persistent effects of nutritional disorders, capturing disease severity, chronicity, and functional impact. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM E64 group supports complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM E64: Sequelae Of Malnutrition And Other Nutritional Deficiencies Overview

    This group represents conditions resulting from malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies, including long-term consequences and residual effects. These diagnoses affect nutritional status and can impact multiple organ systems and functional ability. Accurate coding matters because it documents complexity, influences care planning, and supports appropriate reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient presents with ongoing or residual clinical problems attributable to a past nutritional deficiency rather than an active unmanaged deficiency. Codes in this group should be selected when documentation specifies sequelae or late effects of malnutrition or other nutritional deficiencies.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    6 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    E64.0Sequelae of protein-calorie malnutrition
    E64.1Sequelae of vitamin A deficiency
    E64.2Sequelae of vitamin C deficiency
    E64.3Sequelae of rickets
    E64.8Sequelae of other nutritional deficiencies
    E64.9Sequelae of unspecified nutritional deficiency

    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    553Bone Diseases and Arthropathies with MCC
    554Bone Diseases and Arthropathies without MCC
    640Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC
    641Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An elderly homebound patient with progressive weight loss and generalized weakness presents for primary care follow-up after a bout of influenza that left them eating poorly for several weeks. The clinician documents persistent muscle wasting, low body mass index, and reduced functional status attributable to prolonged inadequate intake rather than an acute malabsorption disorder; a sequela of prior malnutrition is recorded to reflect ongoing nutritional impairment. Typical codes: E64.0, E64.9
    • A middle-aged person with a history of bariatric surgery several years earlier is evaluated in clinic for chronic iron-deficiency anemia and skin/hair changes despite supplementation; the team attributes these findings to long-term nutritional deficiencies resulting from altered gastrointestinal anatomy and reports a late complication of nutrient malabsorption. Typical codes: E64.2, E64.3
    • A pediatric patient with cerebral palsy and feeding difficulties is admitted from home with failure to thrive and developmental regression after an intercurrent viral illness; because the child has persistent growth faltering and signs of micronutrient deficiencies despite prior interventions, a code for other specified nutritional deficiency sequela is assigned to capture the chronic, treatment-resistant nutritional state contributing to hospital care. Typical codes: E64.1, E64.8

    Related Codes

    E50-VITAMIN-A-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Vitamin A Deficiency: Group Overview

    E51-THIAMINE-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Thiamine Deficiency: Group Overview

    E52-NIACIN-DEFICIENCY-PELLAGRA

    ICD-10-CM Code For Niacin Deficiency [Pellagra]: Group Overview

    E53-DEFICIENCY-OF-OTHER-B-GROUP-VITAMINS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Deficiency Of Other B Group Vitamins: Group Overview

    E54-ASCORBIC-ACID-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Ascorbic Acid Deficiency: Group Overview

    E55-VITAMIN-D-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Vitamin D Deficiency: Group Overview

    E56-OTHER-VITAMIN-DEFICIENCIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Vitamin Deficiencies: Group Overview

    E58-DIETARY-CALCIUM-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dietary Calcium Deficiency: Group Overview

    E59-DIETARY-SELENIUM-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dietary Selenium Deficiency: Group Overview

    E60-DIETARY-ZINC-DEFICIENCY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dietary Zinc Deficiency: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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