Z69 – Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
ICD-10-CM code
Z69
- Code
Z69(claims format:Z69)- Description
- Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse
- Short description
- Encntr for mental health serv for victim and perp of abuse
- 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
- Z69-Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Billable codes under Z69
Z69 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Z69.0 – Encounter for mental health services for child abuse problemsHeader (more codes below)
- Z69.1 – Encounter for mental health services for spousal or partner abuse problemsHeader (more codes below)
- Z69.8 – Encounter for mental health services for victim or perpetrator of other abuseHeader (more codes below)
Notes for Z69
Includes:
- counseling for victims and perpetrators of abuse
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z69?
Z69 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse, in the block Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).
Is Z69 a billable code?
No. Z69 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.