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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bedbound

ICD-10 Coding for Bedbound

Z74.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bedbound includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bed confinement
Bedridden
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bedbound

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bedbound

Use ICD-10 code Z74.01 for bed confinement status, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bed confinement status

Billable Code
Z74.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is unable to leave bed due to a chronic condition.

Applicable To

  • • Bedridden

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence the underlying condition first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.8

Dependence on other enabling machines and devices

Use when the patient is dependent on devices like ventilators or lifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bedbound status?

The ICD-10 code for bedbound status is Z74.01, used as a secondary code to indicate bed confinement due to a medical condition.

Can Z74.01 be used as a primary diagnosis?

No, Z74.01 cannot be used as a primary diagnosis. It must be sequenced after the underlying condition causing bed confinement.

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