Problems related to care provider dependency
In Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76), chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services
7 billable codes under Z74: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
- dependence on enabling machines or devices NEC (Z99.-)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers when and how to use Z codes (Z00-Z99) for encounters and supplementary information, including contact, status, history, screening, aftercare, exams, and social determinants of health.
All codes under Z74
Z74 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- Z74.0Reduced mobility
- Z74.01Bed confinement status
- Z74.09Other reduced mobility
- Z74.1Need for assistance with personal care
- Z74.2Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care
- Z74.3Need for continuous supervision
- Z74.8Other problems related to care provider dependency
- Z74.9Problem related to care provider dependency, unspecified
Z74 MS-DRG
As the principal diagnosis, all 7 billable codes under Z74 group to MS-DRG 951 (v44.0).
Other codes that refer to Z74
Notes on these codes point to Z74.
- Z73.6 Excludes1: care-provider dependency (Z74.-)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Caregivers
A caregiver gives care to someone who needs help taking care of themselves. The person who needs help may be a child, an adult, or an older adult. They may need help because of an injury or disability. Or they may have a chronic illness such as Alzheimer's disease or cancer.
Read more about caregivers on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.