Z59.4 Lack of adequate food

Coding Notes

Removed
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Tyoe 2 Excludes

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 Title
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z55-Z65 Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
Z59 Problems related to housing and economic circumstances
Z59.4 Lack of adequate food
Type 2 Excludes
deprivation of food (T73.0)
effects of hunger (T73.0)
inappropriate diet or eating habits (Z72.4)
malnutrition (E40-E46)

Z59.41 Food insecurity
Z59.48 Other specified lack of adequate food