ICD Code E43-

ICD code E43 is unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition.

1. Severe weight loss or wasting that is not attributable to a specific underlying disease

2. Marked reduction in muscle mass and subcutaneous fat

3. Evidence of significant nutritional deficiency, such as hypoalbuminemia or other laboratory markers

4. Clinical signs of severe malnutrition, including muscle wasting, edema, or skin changes

5. Absence of a clearly identified cause for the malnutrition, such as cancer, chronic organ failure, or gastrointestinal disease

6. Symptoms may include profound weakness, fatigue, and impaired immune function

7. Patient may present with a body mass index (BMI) significantly below normal thresholds

8. Physical examination reveals generalized loss of body tissue and poor wound healing

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code E43- include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood)

- 96365–96372 (Intravenous infusion and injection services)

- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling)

- 99406–99409 (Behavioral counseling for risk factor reduction)

- 97802–97804 (Medical nutrition therapy)

- 99495–99496 (Transitional care management)

- 99381–99397 (Preventive medicine services, new and established patients)

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