Z59 Problems related to housing and economic circumstances

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Problems related to housing and economic circumstances is Z59 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
Z55-Z65: Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
Category Z59
33 codes (25 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
Excludes2
Not included here. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.
  • problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)

Official Coding Guidelines

SDOH Z-code categories list (Z55-Z65)

Social determinants of health codes are located primarily in these Z code categories: Z55 Problems related to education and literacy Z56 Problems related to employment and unemployment Z57 Occupational exposure to risk factors Z58 Problems related to physical environment Z59 Problems related to housing and economic circumstances Z60 Problems related to social environment Z62 Problems related to upbringing Z63 Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances Z64 Problems related to certain psychosocial circumstances Z65 Problems related to other psychosocial circumstances

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.B.21
Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99

1) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.20.a.1

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

More Specific Codes

Z59.0 Homelessness Z59.00 Homelessness unspecified Z59.01 Sheltered homelessness Z59.02 Unsheltered homelessness Z59.1 Inadequate housing Z59.10 Inadequate housing, unspecified Z59.11 Inadequate housing environmental temperature Z59.12 Inadequate housing utilities Z59.19 Other inadequate housing Z59.2 Discord with neighbors, lodgers and landlord Z59.3 Problems related to living in residential institution Z59.4 Lack of adequate food Z59.41 Food insecurity Z59.48 Other specified lack of adequate food Z59.5 Extreme poverty Z59.6 Low income Z59.7 Insufficient social insurance and welfare support Z59.71 Insufficient health insurance coverage Z59.72 Insufficient welfare support Z59.8 Other problems related to housing and economic circumstances Z59.81 Housing instability, housed Z59.811 Housing instability, housed, with risk of homelessness Z59.812 Housing instability, housed, homelessness in past 12 months Z59.819 Housing instability, housed unspecified Z59.82 Transportation insecurity Z59.86 Financial insecurity Z59.861 Financial insecurity, difficulty paying for utilities Z59.868 Other specified financial insecurity Z59.869 Financial insecurity, unspecified Z59.87 Material hardship due to limited financial resources, not elsewhere classified

Related Codes in Z59

Z59.0 Homelessness Z59.00 Homelessness unspecified Z59.01 Sheltered homelessness Z59.02 Unsheltered homelessness Z59.1 Inadequate housing Z59.10 Inadequate housing, unspecified Z59.11 Inadequate housing environmental temperature Z59.12 Inadequate housing utilities Z59.19 Other inadequate housing Z59.2 Discord with neighbors, lodgers and landlord Z59.3 Problems related to living in residential institution Z59.4 Lack of adequate food Z59.41 Food insecurity Z59.48 Other specified lack of adequate food Z59.5 Extreme poverty Z59.6 Low income Z59.7 Insufficient social insurance and welfare support Z59.71 Insufficient health insurance coverage Z59.72 Insufficient welfare support Z59.8 Other problems related to housing and economic circumstances
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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