Z58.81 – Basic services unavailable in physical environment

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z58.81
Code
Z58.81 (claims format: Z5881)
Description
Basic services unavailable in physical environment
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block
Z55-Z65 Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
Parent codes
Z58 › Z58.8

Notes for Z58.81

Applicable to:
  • Unable to obtain internet service, due to unavailability in geographic area
  • Unable to obtain telephone service, due to unavailability in geographic area
  • Unable to obtain utilities, due to inadequate physical environment

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z58 – Problems related to physical environment

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • occupational exposure (Z57.-)

Index terms for Z58.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z58.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z58.81?

Z58.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for basic services unavailable in physical environment, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).

Is Z58.81 a billable code?

Yes. Z58.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z58.81 belong to?

It belongs to category Z58 – Problems related to physical environment.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.