E73 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- E73.0 Congenital lactase deficiency
- E73.1 Secondary lactase deficiency
- E73.8 Other lactose intolerance
- E73.9 Lactose intolerance, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to E73 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
E73 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about E73 ICD 10 code
Lactose intolerance means that you cannot digest foods with lactose in them. Lactose is the sugar found in milk and foods made with milk. After eating foods with lactose in them, you may feel sick to your stomach. You may also have:
- Gas
- Diarrhea
- Swelling in your stomach
Your doctor may do a blood, breath or stool test to find out if your problems are due to lactose intolerance.
Lactose intolerance is not serious. Eating less food with lactose, or using pills or drops to help you digest lactose usually helps. You may need to take a calcium supplement if you don't get enough of it from your diet, since milk and foods made with milk are the most common source of calcium for most people.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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