U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

Z62

Problems related to upbringing

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z62 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)

  3. 3

    Category Z62

    Problems related to upbringing

  4. 4

    Code Z62

    Problems related to upbringing

More specific choices

Codes under Z62

Z62 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Z62.0

Inadequate parental supervision and control

Z62.1

Parental overprotection

Z62.2

Upbringing away from parents

Z62.3

Hostility towards and scapegoating of child

Z62.6

Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressure

Z62.8

Other specified problems related to upbringing

Z62.9

Problem related to upbringing, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes 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.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

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.-).

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