ICD-9 Code 260
Kwashiorkor
Not Valid for Submission
260 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of kwashiorkor. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
ICD-9: | 260 |
Short Description: | Kwashiorkor |
Long Description: | Kwashiorkor |
Convert 260 to ICD-10
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
- E40 - Kwashiorkor
Code Classification
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Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, and immunity disorders (240–279)
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Nutritional deficiencies (260-269)
- 260 Kwashiorkor
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Nutritional deficiencies (260-269)
Information for Medical Professionals
Index to Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code 260 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Adenocarcinoma M8140 3 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm by site malignant- papillary M8260 3
- and follicular M8340 3 193
- intraductal noninfiltrating M8503 2
- specified site see Neoplasm by site in situ
- unspecified site 233.0
- serous M8460 3
- specified site see Neoplasm by site malignant
- unspecified site 183.0
- papillary M8260 3
- Adenoma sessile M8140 0 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm by site benign- papillary M8260 0 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm by site benign- intracystic M8504 0
- papillary M8260 0 SEE ALSO See Also
- Angioendothelioma M9130 1 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm by site uncertain behavior- bone M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- Ewing s M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- Deficiency deficient
- multiple syndrome 260
- protein 260
- anemia 281.4
- C 289.81
- plasma see Deficiency plasma protein
- S 289.81
- syndrome multiple 260
- Deprivation
- protein familial kwashiorkor 260
- Edema edematous 782.3
- nutritional newborn 262
- with dyspigmentation skin and hair 260
- nutritional newborn 262
- Endothelioma bone M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- Ewing s
- angioendothelioma M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- sarcoma M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- tumor M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- Hypoproteinosis 260
- Kwashiorkor marasmus type 260
- Malnutrition calorie 263.9
- malignant 260
- protein 260
- Maternal condition affecting fetus or newborn
- nutritional disorder conditions classifiable to 260 269 760.4
- Pluricarential syndrome of infancy 260
- Plurideficiency syndrome of infancy 260
- Polycarential syndrome of infancy 260
- Pregnancy single uterine without sickness V22.2
- complicated by 646.9
- malnutrition conditions classifiable to 260 269 648.9
- nutritional deficiency conditions classifiable to 260 269 648.9
- complicated by 646.9
- Prekwashiorkor 260
- Protein
- deficiency 260
- malnutrition 260
- Puerperal
- nutritional deficiency conditions classifiable to 260 269 648.9
- Sarcoma M8800 3 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm conNEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.tive tissue malignant- endothelial M9130 3 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm conNEC NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable"
This abbreviation in the index represents “other specified” when a specific code is not available for a condition the index directs the coder to the “other specified” code in the tabular.tive tissue malignant- bone M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- Ewing s M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
- endothelial M9130 3 SEE ALSO See Also
- Syndrome SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Disease- multiple
- deficiency 260
- pluricarential of infancy 260
- plurideficiency of infancy 260
- polycarential of infancy 260
- multiple
- Tumor M8000 1 SEE ALSO See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Neoplasm by site unspecified nature- Ewing s M9260 3 see Neoplasm bone malignant
Information for Patients
Malnutrition
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.
- An unbalanced diet
- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Or, you may have no symptoms. To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
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ICD-9 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions
- And - The word "and" should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in a title.
- Code also note - A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
- Code first - Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- Type 1 Excludes Notes - A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- Type 2 Excludes Notes - A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- Includes Notes - This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- Inclusion terms - List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable" - This abbreviation in the Alphabetic Index represents "other specified". When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Alphabetic Index directs the coder to the "other specified” code in the Tabular List.
- NOS "Not otherwise specified" - This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.
- See - The "see" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index indicates that another term should be referenced. It is necessary to go to the main term referenced with the "see" note to locate the correct code.
- See Also - A "see also" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional Alphabetic Index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the "see also" note when the original main term provides the necessary code.
- 7th Characters - Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- With - The word "with" should be interpreted to mean "associated with" or "due to" when it appears in a code title, the Alphabetic Index, or an instructional note in the Tabular List. The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetical order.