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T73.0

Non-billable

Starvation

Starvation

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T66-T78

Parent Code

T73

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Deprivation of food

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (3)

T73.0XXA

Starvation, initial encounter

BillableT73.0XXD

Starvation, subsequent encounter

BillableT73.0XXS

Starvation, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T73.0?

ICD-10-CM code T73.0 represents "Starvation". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T73.0 a billable code?

No, T73.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T73.0.

What chapter is T73.0 in?

T73.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T73.0?

T73.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under T73.0?

T73.0 has 3 child codes, including: T73.0XXA (Starvation, initial encounter), T73.0XXD (Starvation, subsequent encounter), T73.0XXS (Starvation, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T73.0?

Yes, when using T73.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T73.0?

T73.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1384607, C0038187. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.