ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Limiting activities disability
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Disability, disabilities › limiting activities”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Limiting activities disability
The ICD-10-CM code for Limiting activities disability is Z73.6 (Limitation of activities due to disability).
Within Z73 (problems related to life management difficulty), Z73.6 is specifically for Limitation of activities due to disability. Related codes cover Burn-out (Z73.0), type A behavior pattern (Z73.1), lack of relaxation and leisure (Z73.2), stress, not elsewhere classified (Z73.3), inadequate social skills, not elsewhere classified (Z73.4), social role conflict, not elsewhere classified (Z73.5), other problems related to life management difficulty (Z73.8) and problem related to life management difficulty, unspecified (Z73.9).
Don't report Z73.6 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: care-provider dependency (Z74.-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for Z73.6)
- care-provider dependency (Z74.-)
Common questions about Limiting activities disability ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Limiting activities disability?
- Z73.6 — Limitation of activities due to disability.
Is Z73.6 billable?
- Yes. Z73.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z73.6 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 Z73.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z73.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.