Z62 – Problems related to upbringing

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Z62

Code: Z62 (claims format: Z62)
Description: Problems related to upbringing
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under Z62

Z62 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Z62.0 – Inadequate parental supervision and controlBillable
Z62.1 – Parental overprotectionBillable
Z62.2 – Upbringing away from parentsHeader (more codes below)
Z62.3 – Hostility towards and scapegoating of childBillable
Z62.6 – Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressureBillable
Z62.8 – Other specified problems related to upbringingHeader (more codes below)
Z62.9 – Problem related to upbringing, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for Z62

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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z62?

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

Is Z62 a billable code?

No. Z62 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.