Z81 ICD-10-CM Code: Family history of mental and behavioral disorders
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z81Family history of mental and behavioral disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z81 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 family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
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Category Z81
Family history of mental and behavioral disorders
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Code Z81
Family history of mental and behavioral disorders
More specific choices
Codes under Z81
Z81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Z81.0Family history of intellectual disabilities
Z81.1Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence
Z81.2Family history of tobacco abuse and dependence
Z81.3Family history of other psychoactive substance abuse and dependence
Z81.4Family history of other substance abuse and dependence
Z81.8Family history of other mental and behavioral disorders
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Z81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z81.
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 Z81 mean?
Z81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Family history of mental and behavioral disorders.”
Is Z81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z81 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 Z81 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z81 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99) (Z77–Z99), under category Z81, Family history of mental and behavioral disorders.
What coding notes are listed for Z81?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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