MG43.8

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Decreased appetite

Description

Intermittent or persistent decreased motivation or desire to eat food as compared to what is typical for the individual.

Index terms

  • Decreased appetite

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1412387537 – Feeding or eating disorders
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1517885800 – malnutrition
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
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  • JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Sibling codes

  • MG43.0 – Polydipsia
  • MG43.1 – Overeating
  • MG43.2 – Abulia
  • MG43.3 – Feeding difficulties
  • MG43.4 – Insufficient intake of food or water
  • MG43.5 – Excessive weight loss
  • MG43.6 – Excessive weight gain
  • MG43.7 – Anorexia
  • MG43.9 – Increased appetite
  • MG43.Y – Other specified symptoms or signs concerning food or fluid intake

Foundation entity

Decreased appetite – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2119032619

Part of: MG43: Symptoms or signs concerning food or fluid intake › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified