2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T73Effects of other deprivation
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.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Effects of other deprivationOverview
Non-specific codes like T73 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
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 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T73
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About T73Overview
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.
