2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E68Sequelae of hyperalimentation
ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E65-E68›E68
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
E68 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sequelae of hyperalimentation. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 640 through 641. Coders also document this condition as megaloblastic anemia due to hyperalimentation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sequela of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Megaloblastic anemia due to hyperalimentation
- Myelopathy due to excess nutrient
- Sequelae of hyperalimentation
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to E68: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 4. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Code First
The underlying condition named in the note is sequenced before this code.
- condition resulting from (sequela) of hyperalimentation
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- All neoplasms, whether functionally active or not, are classified in Chapter 2. Appropriate codes in this chapter (i.e. E05.8, E07.0, E16-E31, E34.-) may be used as additional codes to indicate either functional activity by neoplasms and ectopic endocrine tissue or hyperfunction and hypofunction of endocrine glands associated with neoplasms and other conditions classified elsewhere.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name E68, its category, or a range that includes it.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Sequelae (of) See Also: condition;
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
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Convert E68 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About E68Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for sequelae of hyperalimentation?
The ICD-10-CM code for sequelae of hyperalimentation is E68. It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is E68 (Sequelae of hyperalimentation) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sequelae of hyperalimentation on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does E68 group to?
When sequelae of hyperalimentation is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 641, 640, with relative weights from 0.7864 to 1.3392 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is coded first with E68?
The Code First note reads: condition resulting from (sequela) of hyperalimentation. When one of these applies, it is sequenced before E68.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of E68?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sequelae of hyperalimentation converts to ICD-9-CM 278.8 (other hyperalimentation). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
