ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Electricity services lack of
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Lack of › electricity services”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Electricity services lack of
The ICD-10-CM code for Electricity services lack of is Z59.12 (Inadequate housing utilities).
Within Z59.1 (inadequate housing), Z59.12 is specifically for inadequate housing utilities. Related codes cover unspecified (Z59.10), environmental temperature (Z59.11) and other inadequate housing (Z59.19).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of Z59.12, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: basic services unavailable in physical environment (Z58.81), financial insecurity, difficulty paying for utilities (Z59.861), lack of adequate food (Z59.4-) and other problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.8-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about Electricity services lack of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Electricity services lack of?
- Z59.12 — Inadequate housing utilities.
Is Z59.12 billable?
- Yes. Z59.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z59.12 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z59.12 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z59.12 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.