ICD-10 Code for Poverty NEC
The ICD-10-CM code for poverty nec is Z59.6 — Low income. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for poverty nec with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
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Which poverty nec code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 2 codes under Poverty NEC. 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
| extreme | Z59.5 | Extreme poverty |
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