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Z59.87

Billable

Material hardship due to limited financial resources, not elsewhere classified

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

What This Code Means

A person experiences material hardship—such as lack of food, clothing, or other necessities—due to limited financial resources.

Coding Tips

  • Document specific hardships (food insecurity, inadequate clothing, lack of basic supplies) when available
  • This code captures broader material deprivation beyond housing and utilities

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • extreme poverty (Z59.5)
  • financial insecurity, not elsewhere classified (Z59.86-)
  • low income (Z59.6)

Code Hierarchy

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