2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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
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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • dependence on enabling machines or devices NEC Z99

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.

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z74Overview

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.