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Z59.0

Non-billable

Homelessness

Homelessness

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

Parent Code

Z59

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)

Child Codes (3)

Z59.00

Homelessness unspecified

BillableZ59.01

Sheltered homelessness

BillableZ59.02

Unsheltered homelessness

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z59.0?

ICD-10-CM code Z59.0 represents "Homelessness". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z59.0 a billable code?

No, Z59.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z59.0.

What chapter is Z59.0 in?

Z59.0 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z59.0?

Z59.0 has 3 child codes, including: Z59.00 (Homelessness unspecified), Z59.01 (Sheltered homelessness), Z59.02 (Unsheltered homelessness).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z59.0?

Z59.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911663. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.