Question 1

Is E40 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, E40 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for kwashiorkor. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E40 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E40 represents Kwashiorkor. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E40?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E40 is section:E40-E46 (Malnutrition (E40-E46)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from E40?

Accepted Answer

Code E40 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: marasmic kwashiorkor (E42). These conditions cannot be coded together with E40 as they represent different diagnoses.

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FAQ

Is E40 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code E40 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E40?

What conditions are excluded from E40?

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