ICD-10 Code for Inadequate
The ICD-10-CM 2027 alphabetic index lists inadequate, inadequacy with the subterms below. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (35 codes, 34 billable).
Index entries for Inadequate
- aesthetics of dental restoration –
K08.56 - biologic, constitutional, functional, or social –
F60.7 - development
- diet (causing nutritional deficiency) –
E63.9 - drinking-water supply –
Z58.6 - eating habits –
Z72.4 - environment, household –
Z59.11 - family support –
Z63.8 - food (supply) –
Z59.48- hunger effects –
T73.0(header)
- hunger effects –
- functional –
F60.7 - household care, due to
- housing –
Z59.10 - income (financial) –
Z59.6 - intrafamilial communication –
Z63.8 - material resources due to limited financial resources, specified NEC –
Z59.87 - mental – see Disability, intellectual
- parental supervision or control of child –
Z62.0 - personality –
F60.7 - pulmonary
- sample of cytologic smear
- social –
F60.7 - supervision of child by parent –
Z62.0 - teaching affecting education –
Z55.8 - transportation –
Z59.82 - welfare support –
Z59.72
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.