ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z59.1
Inadequate housing
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z59.1
Excludes2: Not Included Here
problems related to the natural and physical environment (Z77.1-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- basic services unavailable in physical environment (Z58.81)
- lack of adequate food (Z59.4-)
- other problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.8-)
Inclusion Terms
Inadequate housing NOS
Inclusion Terms
- Lack of air conditioning
- Lack of heating
Inclusion Terms
- Lack of electricity services
- Lack of gas services
- Lack of oil services
- Lack of water services
Inclusion Terms
- Pest infestation
- Restriction of space
- Technical defects in home preventing adequate care
- Unsatisfactory surroundings
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z59.1 (Inadequate housing)
ICD-10-CM code Z59.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z59.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z59.1 - Inadequate housing. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Inadequate housing.