Z69 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z69Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z69 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76)
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Category Z69
Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse
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Code Z69
Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse
More specific choices
Codes under Z69
Z69 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Z69.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z69.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z69.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z69.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z69.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z69 mean?
Z69 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse.”
Is Z69 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z69 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 Z69 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z69 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76) (Z69–Z76), under category Z69, Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse.
What coding notes are listed for Z69?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z69 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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