2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E63Other nutritional deficiencies
E63 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other nutritional deficiencies, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as E63.0, E63.1, E63.8, and E63.9.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Other nutritional deficienciesOverview
Non-specific codes like E63 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 2 Excludes
- dehydration E86.0
- failure to thrive, adult R62.7
- failure to thrive, child R62.51
- feeding problems in newborn P92
- sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies E64
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.
Patient EducationClinical
Malnutrition
Malnutrition means that your body isn't getting enough calories or the right balance of nutrients to stay healthy. This can happen if you don't get enough protein, carbohydrates, and fats, eat too much unhealthy food, or don't get the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
The full article covers:
- What is malnutrition?
- What are the types of malnutrition?
- What causes malnutrition?
- Who is at risk for developing malnutrition?
- What are the symptoms of malnutrition?
- How is malnutrition diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for malnutrition?
- Can malnutrition be prevented?
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About E63Overview
Is E63 (Other nutritional deficiencies) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other nutritional deficiencies, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other nutritional deficiencies need a more specific code from this category, such as E63.0, E63.1, and E63.8.
