ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for physical exercise lack of
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Lack of › physical exercise”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding physical exercise lack of
The ICD-10-CM code for physical exercise lack of is Z72.3 (Lack of physical exercise).
Within Z72 (problems related to lifestyle), Z72.3 is specifically for lack of physical exercise. Related codes cover tobacco use (Z72.0), inappropriate diet and eating habits (Z72.4), high risk sexual behavior (Z72.5), gambling and betting (Z72.6), other problems related to lifestyle (Z72.8) and problem related to lifestyle, unspecified (Z72.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about physical exercise lack of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for physical exercise lack of?
- Z72.3 — Lack of physical exercise.
Is Z72.3 billable?
- Yes. Z72.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z72.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z72.3 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z72.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.