T73.1

Billable

Deprivation of water

T73.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Deprivation of water. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T73
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids, including blood. The electric charge can be positive or negative. You have electrolytes in your blood, urine (pee), tissues, and other body fluids. Electrolytes are important because they help: Balance the amount of water in your body Balance your body's acid/base (pH) level Move nutrients…

Read more about Fluid and Electrolyte Balance at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T73.1?
T73.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Deprivation of water". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T73.1 a billable code?
Yes — T73.1 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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