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Z74.3

Z74.3: Need for continuous supervision

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

Z74.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for need for continuous supervision. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes2 inherited from the categories above Z74.3

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on Z74: Problems related to care provider dependency

  • dependence on enabling machines or devices NEC (Z99.-)

Other codes that can never be billed with Z74.3

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • Z73.6Limitation of activities due to disability

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

  • Need›care provider because›continuous supervision required
  • Dependence›on›care provider›need for›continuous supervision

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under Z74

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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