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ICD-10-CM Code for Lack of adequate food Z59.4

ICD-10 code Z59.4 for Lack of adequate food is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Official Long Descriptor

Lack of adequate food
Excludes2: deprivation of food (T73.0)
effects of hunger (T73.0)
inappropriate diet or eating habits (Z72.4)
malnutrition (E40-E46)

Z59

Excludes2: problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)

 
Z59.4 Lack of adequate food
Child Code
Food insecurity
Child Code
Other specified lack of adequate food

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