Z62.8

Z62.8: Other specified problems related to upbringing

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

Z62.8 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for other specified problems related to upbringing. It cannot be billed on its own: choose one of the more specific child codes below.

Code also

Both codes may be needed to describe the encounter fully. Sequencing depends on the reason for the visit.

, if applicable:
absence of family member (Z63.3-)
disappearance and death of family member (Z63.4)
disruption of family by separation and divorce (Z63.5)
other specified problems related to primary support group (Z63.8)
other stressful life events affecting family and household (Z63.7-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above Z62.8

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

Written on Z62: Problems related to upbringing

maltreatment syndrome (T74.-)
problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)

Other codes that can never be billed with Z62.8

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

Z62.831Non-parental relative-child conflict
Z62.832Non-relative guardian-child conflict

Risk adjustment

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

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Code to one of these instead Z62.8

4 child codes. Green means billable.