Z74.1 – Need for assistance with personal care
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
- Code
Z74.1(claims format:Z741)- Description
- Need for assistance with personal care
- 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
- Z69-Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
- Parent codes
- Z74
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z74 – Problems related to care provider dependency
- dependence on enabling machines or devices NEC (Z99.-)
Index terms for Z74.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z74
- Z74.0 – Reduced mobilityHeader
- Z74.2 – Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render careBillable
- Z74.3 – Need for continuous supervisionBillable
- Z74.8 – Other problems related to care provider dependencyBillable
- Z74.9 – Problem related to care provider dependency, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z74.1?
Z74.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for need for assistance with personal care, in the block Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).
Is Z74.1 a billable code?
Yes. Z74.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z74.1 belong to?
It belongs to category Z74 – Problems related to care provider dependency.
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.