E73.8

Billable

Other lactose intolerance

E73.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other lactose intolerance. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
E00-E89
Parent
E73
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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.…

Read more about Lactose Intolerance at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E73.8?
E73.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other lactose intolerance". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E73.8 a billable code?
Yes — E73.8 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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