ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
Z59.48 — Other specified lack of adequate food
Chapter Z00-Z99: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
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Common questions about Z59.48 (Other specified lack of adequate food)
What does ICD-10 code Z59.48 mean?
Z59.48 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Other specified lack of adequate food. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is Z59.48 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, Z59.48 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does Z59.48 belong to?
Z59.48 belongs to the chapter "Factors influencing health status and contact with health services" (codes Z00-Z99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗