Z59.0
Homelessness
Approximate Synonyms
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Homeless
Clinical Information
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Persons lacking permanent or reliable shelter, variously due to poverty, lack of affordable housing, mental illness, substance abuse, juvenile alienation, or other factors.
Details
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Z59.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM Z59.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z59.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 Z59.0 may differ.