Z62.24

Billable

Child in custody of non-relative guardian

Child in custody of non-relative guardian

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z55-Z65

Parent Code

Z62.2

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

  • maltreatment syndrome (T74.-)
  • problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)

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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