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# Z72.3 Lack of physical exercise

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Lack of physical exercise

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   problems related to life-management difficulty (Z73.-)
-   problems related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)

## Related codes

-   [`Z72.0` Tobacco use ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.0/)
-   [`Z72.4` Inappropriate diet and eating habits ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.4/)
-   [`Z72.51` High risk heterosexual behavior ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.51/)
-   [`Z72.52` High risk homosexual behavior ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.52/)
-   [`Z72.53` High risk bisexual behavior ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.53/)
-   [`Z72.6` Gambling and betting ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.6/)
-   [`Z72.810` Child and adolescent antisocial behavior ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.810/)
-   [`Z72.811` Adult antisocial behavior ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z72.811/)

## Common questions

### Is Z72.3 a billable code?

Yes. Z72.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z72 Problems related to lifestyle

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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