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Z56

Non-billable

Problems related to employment and unemployment

Problems related to employment and unemployment

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 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • occupational exposure to risk factors (Z57.-)
  • problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)

Child Codes (9)

Z56.0

Unemployment, unspecified

BillableZ56.1

Change of job

BillableZ56.2

Threat of job loss

BillableZ56.3

Stressful work schedule

BillableZ56.4

Discord with boss and workmates

BillableZ56.5

Uncongenial work environment

BillableZ56.6

Other physical and mental strain related to work

BillableZ56.8

Other problems related to employment

Z56.9

Unspecified problems related to employment

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z56?

ICD-10-CM code Z56 represents "Problems related to employment and unemployment". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z56 a billable code?

No, Z56 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 Z56.

What chapter is Z56 in?

Z56 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z56?

Z56 has 9 child codes, including: Z56.0 (Unemployment, unspecified), Z56.1 (Change of job), Z56.2 (Threat of job loss), Z56.3 (Stressful work schedule), and 5 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z56?

Z56 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476588. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.