Question 1

Is E41 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, E41 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for nutritional marasmus. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E41 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E41 represents Nutritional marasmus. 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

When was ICD-10 code E41 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code E41 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E41?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E41 is section:E40-E46 (Malnutrition (E40-E46)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from E41?

Accepted Answer

Code E41 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: marasmic kwashiorkor (E42). These conditions cannot be coded together with E41 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes14Not coded together

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Is E41 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code E41 mean?

When was ICD-10 code E41 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E41?

What conditions are excluded from E41?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code E41?

How common is hospitalization for E41?