Z62 ICD-10-CM Code: Problems related to upbringing
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Z62Problems related to upbringing
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Z62 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
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Category Z62
Problems related to upbringing
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Code Z62
Problems related to upbringing
Codes under Z62
Z62 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Z62.0Inadequate parental supervision and controlZ62.1Parental overprotectionZ62.2Upbringing away from parentsZ62.3Hostility towards and scapegoating of childZ62.6Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressureZ62.8Other specified problems related to upbringingZ62.9Problem related to upbringing, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Z62.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z62.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z62.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z62.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- maltreatment syndrome (T74.-)
- problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z62 mean?
Z62 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Problems related to upbringing.”
Is Z62 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z62 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Z62 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z62 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65) (Z55–Z65), under category Z62, Problems related to upbringing.
What coding notes are listed for Z62?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z62 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: maltreatment syndrome (T74.-); problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-).