Z73.3 – Stress, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z73.3

Code: Z73.3 (claims format: Z733)
Description: Stress, not elsewhere classified
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block: Z69-Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Parent codes: Z73

Notes for Z73.3

Applicable to:

Physical and mental strain NOS

Excludes1 (not coded here):

stress related to employment or unemployment (Z56.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z73 – Problems related to life management difficulty

Excludes2 (not included here):

problems related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)

Index terms for Z73.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z73

Z73.0 – Burn-outBillable
Z73.1 – Type A behavior patternBillable
Z73.2 – Lack of relaxation and leisureBillable
Z73.4 – Inadequate social skills, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Z73.5 – Social role conflict, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Z73.6 – Limitation of activities due to disabilityBillable
Z73.8 – Other problems related to life management difficultyHeader
Z73.9 – Problem related to life management difficulty, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z73.3?

Z73.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for stress, not elsewhere classified, in the block Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).

Is Z73.3 a billable code?

Yes. Z73.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z73.3 belong to?

It belongs to category Z73 – Problems related to life management difficulty.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.