Z62.3

Billable

Hostility towards and scapegoating of child

Hostility towards and scapegoating of child

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z55-Z65

Parent Code

Z62

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 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z62.3?

ICD-10-CM code Z62.3 represents "Hostility towards and scapegoating of child". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z62.3 a billable code?

Yes, Z62.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z62.3 in?

Z62.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z62.3?

Z62.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476632. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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