ICD-10 Code for Living alone
Also indexed as (problems with)
The ICD-10-CM code for living alone is Z60.2 — Problems related to living alone. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for living alone with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Billable
Which living alone code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 2 codes under Living alone. 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
| with handicapped person | Z74.2 | Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care |
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