Z59.81 – Housing instability, housed
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
- Code
Z59.81(claims format:Z5981)- Description
- Housing instability, housed
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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 › Z59.8
Billable codes under Z59.81
Z59.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for Z59.81
- Foreclosure on home loan
- Past due on rent or mortgage
- Unwanted multiple moves in the last 12 months
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 Z59.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z59.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z59.81?
Z59.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for housing instability, housed, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).
Is Z59.81 a billable code?
No. Z59.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Z59.81 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.