E41
Billable

Nutritional marasmus

Billable / Specific Code

What is Nutritional marasmus?

ICD-10-CM E41 is the diagnosis code for Nutritional marasmus. This code falls under the section "Malnutrition" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for E41

✅ This Code Includes

  • Severe malnutrition with marasmus

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E41. They are mutually exclusive:

  • marasmic kwashiorkor (E42)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E41 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeE41 — Nutritional marasmus
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E41 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E41 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E41 mean?

E41 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nutritional marasmus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is E41 in?

E41 is located in Section E40-E46 — "Malnutrition" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E41?

Use E41 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nutritional marasmus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Nutritional marasmus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Nutritional marasmus is E41.

Can E41 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E41 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E41 in?

E41 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from E41?

Type 1 Excludes for E41 include: marasmic kwashiorkor (E42).

Is E41 valid for 2026?

Yes, E41 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousE40KwashiorkorNext →E42Marasmic kwashiorkor
Code Details
E41
Nutritional marasmus
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E40-E46 — Malnutrition
2026 ICD-10-CM