ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Unsafe transportation
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Unsafe transportation”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Unsafe transportation
The ICD-10-CM code for Unsafe transportation is Z59.82 (Transportation insecurity).
Within Z59.8 (other problems related to housing and economic circumstances), Z59.82 is specifically for Transportation insecurity. Related codes cover housing instability, housed (Z59.81), financial insecurity (Z59.86), material hardship due to limited financial resources, not elsewhere classified (Z59.87) and other problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.89).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of Z59.82, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: unavailability and inaccessibility of healthcare facilities (Z75.3).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about Unsafe transportation ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Unsafe transportation?
- Z59.82 — Transportation insecurity.
Is Z59.82 billable?
- Yes. Z59.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z59.82 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 Z59.82 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z59.82 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.