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Z74.01

Billable

Bed confinement status

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

What This Code Means

A person who is confined to bed and unable to leave it due to medical conditions, disability, or advanced illness.

Coding Tips

  • Document the reason for bed confinement (paralysis, severe illness, advanced dementia, etc.) in the medical record
  • This code often triggers need for home health services, wound care, and mobility assistance documentation

Code Hierarchy

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