E45 vs T73.0
E45 (Retarded development following protein-calorie malnutrition) compared with T73.0 (Starvation), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. E45 carries an Excludes2 note covering T73.0: “starvation (T73.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| E45Retarded development following protein-calorie malnutrition | T73.0Starvation | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | E00-E89 — Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Retarded development following protein-calorie malnutrition is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (E45). | Starvation is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T73.0). |
| 7th character | — | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T73 |
| Includes | Nutritional short stature Nutritional stunting Physical retardation due to malnutrition | Deprivation of food |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources