2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z74Problems related to care provider dependency

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z69-Z76›Z74

ICD-10-CM Z74
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Z74 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for problems related to care provider dependency, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z74.01, Z74.09, Z74.1, and Z74.2.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z74
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Problems related to care provider dependency
Short Description
Problems related to care provider dependency
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Z69-Z76
Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ69-Z76Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
CategoryZ74Problems related to care provider dependency
This CodeZ74Problems related to care provider dependency

Specific Coding for Problems related to care provider dependencyOverview

Non-specific codes like Z74 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Z74.0 for Reduced mobility

  • Use Z74.01 for Bed confinement status

  • Use Z74.09 for Other reduced mobility

  • Use Z74.1 for Need for assistance with personal care

  • Use Z74.2 for Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care

  • Use Z74.3 for Need for continuous supervision

  • Use Z74.8 for Other problems related to care provider dependency

  • Use Z74.9 for Problem related to care provider dependency, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Z74: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 21. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

  • dependence on enabling machines or devices NEC (Z99.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 21 (Z00-Z99) Factors influencing health status and contact with health services applies to 1,425 codes
  • Z codes represent reasons for encounters. A corresponding procedure code must accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed. Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00-Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways:
  • (a) When a person who may or may not be sick encounters the health services for some specific purpose, such as to receive limited care or service for a current condition, to donate an organ or tissue, to receive prophylactic vaccination (immunization), or to discuss a problem which is in itself not a disease or injury.
  • (b) When some circumstance or problem is present which influences the person's health status but is not in itself a current illness or injury.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name Z74, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming Z74: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • Z73.6 Limitation of activities due to disability
    care-provider dependency (Z74.-)

Patient EducationClinical

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 the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Z74Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for problems related to care provider dependency?

Z74 is the ICD-10-CM category for problems related to care provider dependency, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Z74 (Problems related to care provider dependency) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for problems related to care provider dependency, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for problems related to care provider dependency need a more specific code from this category, such as Z74.01, Z74.09, and Z74.1.