Z62.823 – Parent-step child conflict

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z62.823
Code
Z62.823 (claims format: Z62823)
Description
Parent-step child conflict
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
Z62 › Z62.8 › Z62.82

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z62 – Problems related to upbringing

Includes:
  • current and past negative life events in childhood
  • current and past problems of a child related to upbringing
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • maltreatment syndrome (T74.-)
  • problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)

Z62.8 – Other specified problems related to upbringing

Code also:
  • , 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-)

Index terms for Z62.823

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z62.82

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z62.823?

Z62.823 is the ICD-10-CM code for parent-step child conflict, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).

Is Z62.823 a billable code?

Yes. Z62.823 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z62.823 belong to?

It belongs to category Z62 – Problems related to upbringing.

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.