ICD-10-CM Z74.1: Need for assistance with personal care

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z74.1

Need for assistance with personal care

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z74.1 (Need for assistance with personal care)

ICD-10-CM code Z74.1 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 Z74.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z74.1 - Need for assistance with personal care. 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 Need for assistance with personal care.