ICD CODES

ICD Code Z74.0

ICD code Z74.0 is used to indicate a need for assistance with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, or eating, due to health conditions.

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What is ICD diagnosis code Z74.0

ICD code Z74.0 is a code used to indicate a patient who is experiencing reduced mobility or is confined to bed.

When to use ICD code Z74.0

1. Patient requires assistance with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, or toileting

2. Functional limitations prevent the patient from performing activities of daily living independently

3. Documentation indicates the need for ongoing supervision or support for basic self-care tasks

4. The dependency is not due to an acute medical condition expected to resolve quickly

5. The assistance required is due to physical, cognitive, or psychological impairment

Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z74.0

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z74.0 include:

- 99304–99310 (Initial and subsequent nursing facility care)

- 99315–99316 (Discharge day management for nursing facility)

- 97535 (Self-care/home management training)

- 97530 (Therapeutic activities)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

- 99341–99350 (Home visit services)

Always confirm CPT code selection based on specific services rendered and payer guidelines.

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