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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Homelessness

ICD-10 Coding for Homelessness

Z59.0
Z59.01
Z59.02

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

Also Known as:
No fixed address
Unsheltered homelessness
Sheltered homelessness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Homelessness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Homelessness

Use ICD-10 code Z59.0 for homelessness, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Homelessness

Non-Billable
Z59.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must include specific phrases like 'no fixed address' or 'residing in shelter'.

Applicable To

  • • No fixed address

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the patient's living situation to support Z59.0.

Sheltered homelessness

Billable Code
Z59.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Staying in emergency shelter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure shelter details are documented in the patient's record.

Unsheltered homelessness

Billable Code
Z59.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Sleeping in cars, parks, or public spaces

Important Notes

  • • Document specific unsheltered locations to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z59.8

Other problems related to housing and economic circumstances

Use for housing instability or impending homelessness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for homelessness?

The ICD-10 code for homelessness is Z59.0, which includes both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness.

How does homelessness affect medical coding?

Homelessness, coded as Z59.0, can impact reimbursement as it is considered a CC, affecting MS-DRG calculations.

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