Z56
Non-billableProblems 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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (9)
Z56.0Unemployment, unspecified
Z56.1Change of job
Z56.2Threat of job loss
Z56.3Stressful work schedule
Z56.4Discord with boss and workmates
Z56.5Uncongenial work environment
Z56.6Other physical and mental strain related to work
Z56.8Other problems related to employment
Z56.9Unspecified problems related to employment
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for problems related to employment and unemployment?
The ICD-10-CM code for problems related to employment and unemployment is Z56. The full clinical description is "Problems related to employment and unemployment". Z56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z56 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z56 represents “Problems related to employment and unemployment”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and 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.
How does Z56 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like problems related to employment and unemployment affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z56?
Z56 maps to the ICD-11 code: QD8Z (Problems associated with employment or unemployment, unspecified).
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