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Z59.4

Non-billable

Lack of adequate food

Lack of adequate food

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z55-Z65

Parent Code

Z59

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)
  • deprivation of food (T73.0)
  • effects of hunger (T73.0)
  • inappropriate diet or eating habits (Z72.4)
  • malnutrition (E40-E46)

Child Codes (2)

Z59.41

Food insecurity

BillableZ59.48

Other specified lack of adequate food

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z59.4?

ICD-10-CM code Z59.4 represents "Lack of adequate food". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z59.4 a billable code?

No, Z59.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z59.4.

What chapter is Z59.4 in?

Z59.4 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z59.4?

Z59.4 has 2 child codes, including: Z59.41 (Food insecurity), Z59.48 (Other specified lack of adequate food).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z59.4?

Z59.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476609. 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.