2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T73Effects of other deprivation

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T66-T78›T73

ICD-10-CM T73
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

T73 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for effects of other deprivation, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as T73.0XXA, T73.0XXD, T73.0XXS, and T73.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T73
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Effects of other deprivation
Short Description
Effects of other deprivation
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
T66-T78
Other and unspecified effects of external causes

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT66-T78Other and unspecified effects of external causes
CategoryT73Effects of other deprivation
This CodeT73Effects of other deprivation

Specific Coding for Effects of other deprivationOverview

Non-specific codes like T73 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • T73.0 for Starvation

  • T73.1 for Deprivation of water

  • T73.2 for Exhaustion due to exposure

  • T73.3 for Exhaustion due to excessive exertion

  • T73.8 for Other effects of deprivation

  • T73.9 for Effect of deprivation, unspecified

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Effects of other deprivation (T73). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to T73: its own notes plus those printed at block T66-T78 and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.

From Block T66-T78 Other and unspecified effects of external causes applies to 456 codes
  • if applicable, place of occurrence, such as:
  • highway rest stop (Y92.523)
  • school (private) (public) (state) as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.21-)
  • service areas as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.52-)
  • single-family non-institutional (private) house as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.01-)
  • transport vehicle as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.81-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T73
Values for category T73 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About T73Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for effects of other deprivation?

T73 is the ICD-10-CM category for effects of other deprivation, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is T73 (Effects of other deprivation) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for effects of other deprivation, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for effects of other deprivation need a more specific code from this category, such as T73.0XXA, T73.0XXD, and T73.0XXS.