Question 1

Is Z59.861 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Z59.861 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for financial insecurity, difficulty paying for utilities. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z59.861 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z59.861 represents Financial insecurity, difficulty paying for utilities. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z59.861?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z59.861 is Z59.86 (Financial insecurity). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from Z59.861?

Accepted Answer

Code Z59.861 has Type 2 Excludes including: inadequate housing utilities (Z59.12). These conditions are not included in Z59.861 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Z59.8612026

FAQ

Z59.8612026

Excludes21Not included here

Notes5Additional information

FAQ

Is Z59.861 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z59.861 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z59.861?

What conditions should be coded separately from Z59.861?