E73Header code — not billable

Lactose intolerance

Chapter
4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Category
E73
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category E73

E73.0Congenital lactase deficiencyYesE73.1Secondary lactase deficiencyYesE73.8Other lactose intoleranceYesE73.9Lactose intolerance, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E73?

E73 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Lactose intolerance.

Is E73 a billable code?

No. E73 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is E73 in?

E73 falls under Chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.

When did E73 become effective?

E73 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to E73?

E73 belongs to category E73, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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