Z59
Non-billableProblems related to housing and economic circumstances
Problems related to housing and economic circumstances
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z55-Z65
Child Codes
10
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)
Child Codes (10)
Z59.0Homelessness
Z59.1Inadequate housing
Z59.2Discord with neighbors, lodgers and landlord
Z59.3Problems related to living in residential institution
Z59.4Lack of adequate food
Z59.5Extreme poverty
Z59.6Low income
Z59.7Insufficient social insurance and welfare support
Z59.8Other problems related to housing and economic circumstances
Z59.9Problem related to housing and economic circumstances, unsp
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z59?
ICD-10-CM code Z59 represents "Problems related to housing and economic circumstances". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z59 a billable code?
No, Z59 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Z59.
What chapter is Z59 in?
Z59 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z59?
Z59 has 10 child codes, including: Z59.0 (Homelessness), Z59.1 (Inadequate housing), Z59.2 (Discord with neighbors, lodgers and landlord), Z59.3 (Problems related to living in residential institution), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z59?
Z59 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476607. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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