Z74.2

Z74.2

Billable

Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care

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

What This Code Means

A person needs help with daily activities at home, but no family members or household residents are available to provide that care.

Coding Tips

•Use this code when documenting that a patient requires assistance but lacks adequate caregiver support in the home environment
•This is a social determinant code; ensure documentation clearly states the absence of available household members to provide care

Code Hierarchy

└Z74Problems related to care provider dependency └Z74.2Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care

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