E46 – Unspecified Protein-Calorie Malnutrition ICD-10-CM Code

An Unspecified Protein-Calorie Malnutrition ICD code, specifically E46, should be used when documenting a patient's medical record indicating that they are experiencing protein-calorie malnutrition without specifying the cause or type.

Common treatments include dietary modifications to increase protein and calorie intake, nutritional supplements, and addressing the underlying causes of malnutrition.

A diagnosis code for Unspecified Protein-Calorie Malnutrition indicates that a patient is experiencing a condition characterized by insufficient protein and calorie intake without specifying the underlying cause or type of malnutrition.