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Z59.82

Billable

Transportation insecurity

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A person lacks reliable access to transportation, which affects their ability to get to work, medical appointments, or other essential services.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the issue is lack of personal vehicle, inability to afford public transportation, or lack of available transit options
  • •This code captures a social determinant that may impact medication adherence and healthcare access

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • unavailability and inaccessibility of healthcare facilities (Z75.3)

Code Hierarchy

└Z59Problems related to housing and economic circumstances└Z59.8Other problems related to housing and economic circumstances└Z59.82Transportation insecurity
└Z59.82Transportation insecurity

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