Z74.09: Other reduced mobility
Z74.09, other reduced mobility, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 12 HCPCS Level II codes, including Q2028 (Injection, sculptra, 0.5 mg), G0429 (Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial…), Q2026 (Injection, radiesse, 0.1 ml). The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with Z74.09 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2028 | Injection, sculptra, 0.5 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| G0429 | Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial lipodystrophy syndrome (lds) (e.g., as a result of highly active antiretroviral therapy) | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| Q2026 | Injection, radiesse, 0.1 ml | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J1569 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard liquid erc), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1561 | Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1459 | Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1557 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1556 | Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1568 | Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1566 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, lyophilized (e.g., powder), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1572 | Injection, immune globulin, (flebogamma/flebogamma dif), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1552 | Injection, immune globulin (alyglo), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing Z74.09
- A56779: Billing and Coding: Intravenous Immune Globulin (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33610, L35891
- A59299: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33428, L35090, L38914, L39051
- A58774: Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33428, L35090, L38914, L39051
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover Z74.09 (Other reduced mobility)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list Z74.09 as a covered diagnosis for 12 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 Z74.09?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are Q2028 (Injection, sculptra, 0.5 mg, 2 articles); G0429 (Dermal filler injection(s) for the treatment of facial…, 2 articles); Q2026 (Injection, radiesse, 0.1 ml, 2 articles); J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…, 1 article); J1561 (Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked)…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list Z74.09?
A56779 (Billing and Coding: Intravenous Immune Globulin); A59299 (Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery); A58774 (Billing and Coding: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery).
What is ICD-10-CM code Z74.09?
Z74.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for other reduced mobility, in category Z74 (Problems related to care provider dependency), chapter 22: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under Q2028
- Watch Q2028 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for Q2028
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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