E73.0 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Congenital lactase deficiency for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to E73.0 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to E73.0 ICD10 Code:
- E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
- E70-E88 Metabolic disorders
- E73 Lactose intolerance
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
E73.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about E73.0 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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