2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E68Sequelae of hyperalimentation

ICD-10-CM Codes›E00–E89›E65-E68›E68

ICD-10-CM E68
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

E68 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sequelae of hyperalimentation. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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

ICD-10-CM Code
E68
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sequelae of hyperalimentation
Chapter
E65-E68
Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation

Code Classification

ChapterE00–E89Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
SectionE65-E68Overweight, obesity and other hyperalimentation
CategoryE68Sequelae of hyperalimentation
This CodeE68Sequelae of hyperalimentation

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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Code First

  • condition resulting from (sequela) of hyperalimentation

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Sequelae(of)
      • hyperalimentation

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR END017
Sequela of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Nutrition

Good nutrition is important in keeping people healthy throughout their lives - when they are babies, toddlers, children, adults, and then older adults. It can help people live longer and lower their risk of health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more.

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Convert E68 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
278.8 Other hyperalimentation
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About E68Overview

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, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does E68 group to?

When sequelae of hyperalimentation is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 640, 641, with relative weights from 0.7782 to 1.3356 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

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.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.