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Z59.48

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Other specified lack of adequate food

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

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Also Known As

Inadequate foodLack of food

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inherited from Z59.4

Rules from parent category Z59.4: Lack of adequate food

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

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Code Information

CodeZ59.48
BillableYes
ParentZ59.4
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes24 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)