Retarded development following protein-calorie malnutrition (E45) ICD-10-CM
The E45 code range covers retarded development following protein-calorie malnutrition with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
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.
- Nutritional short stature
- Nutritional stunting
- Physical retardation due to malnutrition
Codes in the E45 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- E45 Retarded development following protein-calorie malnutrition
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the E45 range.
Growth Disorders
Deviations from the average values for a specific age and sex in any or all of the following: height, weight, skeletal proportions, osseous development, or maturation of features. Included here are both acceleration and retardation of growth.
About the E45 Code Range
Physical development can lag after protein-calorie malnutrition. E45 identifies this condition within the malnutrition group. Nutritional stunting is another term for this delayed growth.
Growth disorders are differences from typical growth for a person's age and sex. Those differences can involve height, weight, skeletal proportions, bone development, or physical maturation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the E45 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the E45 range classify?
The range classifies retarded development following protein-calorie malnutrition. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
