ICD-10-CM · Chapter 4 · E00-E89
E42 Marasmic kwashiorkor
Includes
- Intermediate form severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- Severe protein-calorie malnutrition with signs of both kwashiorkor and marasmus
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.
No additional specificity is required — submit E42 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.
Last reviewed: September 2026