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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Housing Insecurity

ICD-10 Coding for Housing Insecurity

Z59.0
Z59.811
Z59.19

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

Also Known as:
Housing Instability
Risk of Homelessness
Inadequate Housing
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Housing Insecurity

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Housing Insecurity

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

  • • Patient reports living in a place not meant for human habitation.

Applicable To

  • • Lack of fixed nighttime residence

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the lack of a fixed residence.

Risk of homelessness

Billable Code
Z59.811
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Imminent risk of losing housing

Important Notes

  • • Document specific risk factors such as eviction notices.

Other inadequate housing

Billable Code
Z59.19
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Substandard housing conditions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the inadequate conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for housing insecurity?

The ICD-10 code for housing insecurity includes Z59.0 for homelessness and Z59.811 for risk of homelessness, capturing various aspects of housing instability.

How do you document risk of homelessness?

Document risk of homelessness by including eviction notices, financial hardships, and lack of support networks in the patient's record.

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