Z59.811 – Housing instability, housed, with risk of homelessness

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z59.811
Code
Z59.811 (claims format: Z59811)
Description
Housing instability, housed, with risk of 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 › Z59.8 › Z59.81

Notes for Z59.811

Applicable to:
  • Imminent risk of homelessness

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

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)

Z59.81 – Housing instability, housed

Applicable to:
  • Foreclosure on home loan
  • Past due on rent or mortgage
  • Unwanted multiple moves in the last 12 months

Index terms for Z59.811

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

Related codes in Z59.81

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z59.811?

Z59.811 is the ICD-10-CM code for housing instability, housed, with risk of homelessness, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).

Is Z59.811 a billable code?

Yes. Z59.811 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z59.811 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.