Z62.9 – Problem related to upbringing, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
- Code
Z62.9(claims format:Z629)- Description
- Problem related to upbringing, unspecified
- 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
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z62 – Problems related to upbringing
- current and past negative life events in childhood
- current and past problems of a child related to upbringing
Index terms for Z62.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z62
- Z62.0 – Inadequate parental supervision and controlBillable
- Z62.1 – Parental overprotectionBillable
- Z62.2 – Upbringing away from parentsHeader
- Z62.3 – Hostility towards and scapegoating of childBillable
- Z62.6 – Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressureBillable
- Z62.8 – Other specified problems related to upbringingHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z62.9?
Z62.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for problem related to upbringing, unspecified, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).
Is Z62.9 a billable code?
Yes. Z62.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z62.9 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.