Z55
Non-billableProblems related to education and literacy
Problems related to education and literacy
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
Z55-Z65
Child Codes
9
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)
Child Codes (9)
Z55.0Illiteracy and low-level literacy
Z55.1Schooling unavailable and unattainable
Z55.2Failed school examinations
Z55.3Underachievement in school
Z55.4Educational maladjustment & discord w teachers & classmates
Z55.5Less than a high school diploma
Z55.6Problems related to health literacy
Z55.8Other problems related to education and literacy
Z55.9Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z55?
ICD-10-CM code Z55 represents "Problems related to education and literacy". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z55 a billable code?
No, Z55 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Z55.
What chapter is Z55 in?
Z55 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z55?
Z55 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89).
What are the subcategories under Z55?
Z55 has 9 child codes, including: Z55.0 (Illiteracy and low-level literacy), Z55.1 (Schooling unavailable and unattainable), Z55.2 (Failed school examinations), Z55.3 (Underachievement in school), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z55?
Z55 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476583. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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