Z62.24
BillableChild in custody of non-relative guardian
Child in custody of non-relative guardian
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- current and past negative life events in childhood
- current and past problems of a child related to upbringing
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- problems with boarding school (Z59.3)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- , if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for child in custody of non-relative guardian?
The ICD-10-CM code for child in custody of non-relative guardian is Z62.24. The full clinical description is "Child in custody of non-relative guardian". Z62.24 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z62.24 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z62.24 represents "Child in custody of non-relative guardian". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z62.24 a billable code?
Yes, Z62.24 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z62.24 in?
Z62.24 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z62.24?
Z62.24 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: problems with boarding school (Z59.3).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z62.24?
Z62.24 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5782138. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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