Z59.02
BillableUnsheltered homelessness
Unsheltered homelessness
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Residing in place not meant for human habitation such as: abandoned buildings, cars, parks, sidewalk
- Residing on the street
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Living rough224228000
- Sleeping out224229008
- Sleeping rough224229008
- Sleeping in vehicle224233001
- Finding of temporary shelter arrangements365510008
- Temporary shelter arrangements - finding365510008
- Unsheltered homelessness611141000124105
- Unsheltered homelessness, sleeping in safe environment611181000124104
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsheltered homelessness?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsheltered homelessness is Z59.02. The full clinical description is "Unsheltered homelessness". Z59.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z59.02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z59.02 represents "Unsheltered homelessness". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z59.02 a billable code?
Yes, Z59.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z59.02 in?
Z59.02 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z59.02 map to?
Z59.02 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 365510008, 224228000, 224233001, 224229008, 611141000124105, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z59.02?
Z59.02 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C6007092, C5539381, C5539382, C5539301. 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.