Z63.72 – Alcoholism and drug addiction in family

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z63.72
Code
Z63.72 (claims format: Z6372)
Description
Alcoholism and drug addiction in family
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
Z63 › Z63.7

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z63 – Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • maltreatment syndrome (T74.-, T76)
  • parent-child problems (Z62.-)
  • problems related to negative life events in childhood (Z62.-)
  • problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)

Index terms for Z63.72

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

Related codes in Z63.7

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z63.72?

Z63.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for alcoholism and drug addiction in family, in the block Z55-Z65 (Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances).

Is Z63.72 a billable code?

Yes. Z63.72 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z63.72 belong to?

It belongs to category Z63 – Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances.

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.