Dependent relative needing care at home

This code identifies a situation where a patient has a family member who requires care at home due to a physical or mental condition, and the patient is involved in providing that care. It signifies the patient's role as a caregiver for a dependent relative within their household.

Assign this code when documenting the social determinants of health or other factors influencing a patient's health, specifically when the patient's well-being is impacted by their responsibility for a dependent relative living in the same home. This is often relevant in cases of caregiver burden, stress, or when assessing resources available to the patient.

• This code is for the patient who is the caregiver, not the dependent relative.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, as it describes a circumstance influencing health status, not a primary medical condition.
• Consider using additional codes to specify the nature of the dependent relative's condition if known and relevant to the patient's care.