ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for deprivation sleep
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sleep › deprivation”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding deprivation sleep
The ICD-10-CM code for deprivation sleep is Z72.820 (Sleep deprivation).
Within Z72.82 (problems related to sleep), Z72.820 is specifically for sleep deprivation. Related codes cover inadequate sleep hygiene (Z72.821) and risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping (Z72.823).
Don't report Z72.820 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: insomnia (G47.0-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for Z72.820)
- insomnia (G47.0-)
Common questions about deprivation sleep ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for deprivation sleep?
- Z72.820 — Sleep deprivation.
Is Z72.820 billable?
- Yes. Z72.820 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z72.820 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Z72.820 as a principal diagnosis.
Is Z72.820 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z72.820 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.