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Z59.4

Non-billable

Lack of adequate food

Z59.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Lack of adequate food. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z59.41 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z59
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

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

Excludes2 — not included here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z59.4?
Z59.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Lack of adequate food". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z59.4 a billable code?
No — Z59.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z59.41) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z59.4?
Z59.4 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z59.41, Z59.48.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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