2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T73.0
Starvation
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T73.0
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Starvation
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T73.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of starvation. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Starvation
Non-specific codes like T73.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for starvation:
Clinical Information
Starvation
lengthy and continuous deprivation of food. (stedman, 25th ed)
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Effects of other deprivation (T73). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion TermsThese terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Deprivation of food
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).
- - Deprivation
- - food - T73.0
- - Effect, adverse
- - hunger - T73.0
- - Famine (effects of) - T73.0
- - Food
- - deprivation - T73.0
- - lack of - T73.0
- - Hunger - T73.0
- - Inadequate, inadequacy
- - food (supply) NEC - Z59.48
- - hunger effects - T73.0
- - food (supply) NEC - Z59.48
- - Inanition - R64
- - due to
- - deprivation of food - T73.0
- - due to
- - Insufficiency, insufficient
- - food - T73.0
- - nourishment - See Also: Nutrition deficient; - T73.0
- - Nutrition deficient or insufficient - See Also: Malnutrition; - E63.9
- - due to
- - insufficient food - T73.0
- - lack of
- - food - T73.0
- - due to
Patient Education
Malnutrition
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients -- including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.
- An unbalanced diet
- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Or, you may have no symptoms. To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.