ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
Z59.5 — Extreme poverty
Chapter Z00-Z99: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
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Z59.0HomelessnessZ59.1Inadequate housingZ59.2Discord with neighbors, lodgers and landlordZ59.3Problems related to living in residential institutionZ59.4Lack of adequate foodZ59.6Low incomeZ59.7Insufficient social insurance and welfare supportZ59.8Other problems related to housing and economic circumstancesZ59.9Problem related to housing and economic circumstances, unsp
Common questions about Z59.5 (Extreme poverty)
What does ICD-10 code Z59.5 mean?
Z59.5 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Extreme poverty. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is Z59.5 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, Z59.5 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does Z59.5 belong to?
Z59.5 belongs to the chapter "Factors influencing health status and contact with health services" (codes Z00-Z99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗