Effects of other deprivation (T73) ICD-10-CM
The T73 code range covers effects of other deprivation with 25 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 18 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T73
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the T73 Range 25 codes · 18 billable
- T73 Effects of other deprivationNon-billable
- T73.0 StarvationNon-billable
- T73.0XXA Starvation, initial encounter
- T73.0XXD Starvation, subsequent encounter
- T73.0XXS Starvation, sequela
- T73.1 Deprivation of waterNon-billable
- T73.1XXA Deprivation of water, initial encounter
- T73.1XXD Deprivation of water, subsequent encounter
- T73.1XXS Deprivation of water, sequela
- T73.2 Exhaustion due to exposureNon-billable
- T73.2XXA Exhaustion due to exposure, initial encounter
- T73.2XXD Exhaustion due to exposure, subsequent encounter
- T73.2XXS Exhaustion due to exposure, sequela
- T73.3 Exhaustion due to excessive exertionNon-billable
- T73.3XXA Exhaustion due to excessive exertion, initial encounter
- T73.3XXD Exhaustion due to excessive exertion, subsequent encounter
- T73.3XXS Exhaustion due to excessive exertion, sequela
- T73.8 Other effects of deprivationNon-billable
- T73.8XXA Other effects of deprivation, initial encounter
- T73.8XXD Other effects of deprivation, subsequent encounter
- T73.8XXS Other effects of deprivation, sequela
- T73.9 Effect of deprivation, unspecifiedNon-billable
- T73.9XXA Effect of deprivation, unspecified, initial encounter
- T73.9XXD Effect of deprivation, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- T73.9XXS Effect of deprivation, unspecified, sequela
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the T73 range.
Refeeding Syndrome
A condition of metabolic imbalance that is caused by complications of initially feeding a severely malnourished patient too aggressively. Usually occurring within the first 5 days of refeeding, this syndrome is characterized by WATER-ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE; GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS; and DIARRHEA.
Starvation
Lengthy and continuous deprivation of food. (Stedman, 25th ed)
About the T73 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section T73 covers the effects of various forms of deprivation, including starvation, water deprivation, and exhaustion due to exposure or excessive exertion. These codes are used to classify conditions resulting from a lack of essential resources or extreme environmental stresses.
This section includes specific codes such as T73.0 for starvation (also described as deprivation of food or starvation-related malnutrition), T73.1 for deprivation of water, and T73.2 and T73.3 for exhaustion caused by environmental exposure or excessive physical exertion, respectively. For example, the ICD-10 code for starvation (starvation, anemia due to starvation, or starvation ketoacidosis) helps identify acute or ongoing cases, with distinctions for initial, subsequent, or sequela encounters using seventh-character extensions like T73.0XXA or T73.0XXS. These codes assist medical coders and healthcare providers in documenting and tracking health impacts due to critical resource shortages, overexertion, or environmental extremes.
Additionally, T73.8 captures other effects of deprivation that do not fall under starvation or exhaustion, while T73.9 is used when the specific deprivation effect is unspecified. This detailed categorization enables accurate reporting of similar but distinct clinical conditions under the broader heading "Effects of other deprivation."
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the T73 range?
Of the 25 codes in this range, 18 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the T73 range classify?
The range classifies effects of other deprivation. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
