ICD-10 Code for Household
The ICD-10-CM code for household is Z59.9 — Problem related to housing and economic circumstances, unspecified. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for household with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Z59.9 is billable but unspecified. If the documentation names a type, site or cause, one of the more specific codes below is likely expected.
Which household code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 2 codes under Household, housing circumstance affecting care. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| specified NEC | Z59.89 | Other problems related to housing and economic circumstances |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources