Z59 – Problems related to housing and economic circumstances
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
ICD-10-CM code
Z59
- Code
Z59(claims format:Z59)- Description
- Problems related to housing and economic circumstances
- 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
Billable codes under Z59
Z59 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Z59.0 – HomelessnessHeader (more codes below)
- Z59.1 – Inadequate housingHeader (more codes below)
- Z59.2 – Discord with neighbors, lodgers and landlordBillable
- Z59.3 – Problems related to living in residential institutionBillable
- Z59.4 – Lack of adequate foodHeader (more codes below)
- Z59.5 – Extreme povertyBillable
- Z59.6 – Low incomeBillable
- Z59.7 – Insufficient social insurance and welfare supportHeader (more codes below)
- Z59.8 – Other problems related to housing and economic circumstancesHeader (more codes below)
- Z59.9 – Problem related to housing and economic circumstances, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for Z59
Excludes2 (not included here):
- problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z59?
Z59 is the ICD-10-CM code for problems related to housing and economic circumstances, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).
Is Z59 a billable code?
No. Z59 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.