Z69.82 – Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of other abuse

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z69.82

Code: Z69.82 (claims format: Z6982)
Description: Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of other abuse
Short description: Encounter for mental health services for perp of abuse
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: Z69-Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Parent codes: Z69 › Z69.8

Notes for Z69.82

Applicable to:

Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-spousal adult abuse

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z69 – Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse

Includes:

counseling for victims and perpetrators of abuse

Index terms for Z69.82

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

Related codes in Z69.8

Z69.81 – Encounter for mental health services for victim of other abuseBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z69.82?

Z69.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of other abuse, in the block Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).

Is Z69.82 a billable code?

Yes. Z69.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z69.82 belong to?

It belongs to category Z69 – Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse.

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.