Z58.6
Billable

Inadequate drinking-water supply

Billable / Specific Code

What is Inadequate drinking-water supply?

ICD-10-CM Z58.6 is the diagnosis code for Inadequate drinking-water supply. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for Z58.6

✅ This Code Includes

  • Lack of safe drinking water

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in Z58.6. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • deprivation of water (T73.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z58.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z58.6 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z58.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z58.6 mean?

Z58.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Inadequate drinking-water supply". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z58.6?

The parent code of Z58.6 is Z58 ("Problems related to physical environment"). Z58.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z58.6 in?

Z58.6 is located in Section Z55-Z65 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use Z58.6?

Use Z58.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Inadequate drinking-water supply" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Inadequate drinking-water supply?

The ICD-10-CM code for Inadequate drinking-water supply is Z58.6.

Can Z58.6 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z58.6 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z58.6 in?

Z58.6 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is Z58.6 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z58.6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
Z58.6
Inadequate drinking-water supply
Billable / Specific Code
21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z55-Z65 — Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
2026 ICD-10-CM