ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for transient
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Transient (meaning homeless)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding transient
The ICD-10-CM code for transient is Z59.00 (Homelessness unspecified).
Within Z59.0, choose Z59.00 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: Sheltered homelessness (Z59.01) and Unsheltered homelessness (Z59.02).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about transient ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for transient?
- Z59.00 — Homelessness unspecified.
Is Z59.00 billable?
- Yes. Z59.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z59.00 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 Z59.00 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z59.00 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.