Z56.5 – Uncongenial work environment
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
- Code
Z56.5(claims format:Z565)- Description
- Uncongenial work environment
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z55-Z65 Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
- Parent codes
- Z56
Notes for Z56.5
- Difficult conditions at work
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z56 – Problems related to employment and unemployment
Index terms for Z56.5
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z56
- Z56.0 – Unemployment, unspecifiedBillable
- Z56.1 – Change of jobBillable
- Z56.2 – Threat of job lossBillable
- Z56.3 – Stressful work scheduleBillable
- Z56.4 – Discord with boss and workmatesBillable
- Z56.6 – Other physical and mental strain related to workBillable
- Z56.8 – Other problems related to employmentHeader
- Z56.9 – Unspecified problems related to employmentBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z56.5?
Z56.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for uncongenial work environment, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).
Is Z56.5 a billable code?
Yes. Z56.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z56.5 belong to?
It belongs to category Z56 – Problems related to employment and unemployment.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.