Z59.01 – Sheltered homelessness
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
- Code
Z59.01(claims format:Z5901)- Description
- Sheltered homelessness
- 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
- Z59 › Z59.0
Notes for Z59.01
- Doubled up
- Living in a shelter such as: motel, scattered site housing, temporary or transitional living situation
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z59 – Problems related to housing and economic circumstances
- problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)
Index terms for Z59.01
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z59.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z59.01?
Z59.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for sheltered homelessness, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).
Is Z59.01 a billable code?
Yes. Z59.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z59.01 belong to?
It belongs to category Z59 – Problems related to housing and economic circumstances.
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.