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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Famine

T73.0

Starvation

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Famine (effects of)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Famine

The ICD-10-CM code for Famine is T73.0 (Starvation).

Within T73 (effects of other deprivation), T73.0 is specifically for Starvation. Related codes cover deprivation of water (T73.1), exhaustion due to exposure (T73.2), exhaustion due to excessive exertion (T73.3), other effects of deprivation (T73.8) and effect of deprivation, unspecified (T73.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

More specific Famine codes (official index)

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Common questions about Famine ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Famine?

T73.0 — Starvation (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T73.0 billable?

No. T73.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.