Z81
Non-billableFamily history of mental and behavioral disorders
Family history of mental and behavioral disorders
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (6)
Z81.0Family history of intellectual disabilities
Z81.1Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence
Z81.2Family history of tobacco abuse and dependence
Z81.3Family history of psychoactv substance abuse and dependence
Z81.4Family history of other substance abuse and dependence
Z81.8Family history of other mental and behavioral disorders
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for family history of mental and behavioral disorders?
The ICD-10-CM code for family history of mental and behavioral disorders is Z81. The full clinical description is "Family history of mental and behavioral disorders". Z81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z81 represents “Family history of mental and behavioral disorders”. 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 Z81 a billable code?
No, Z81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Z81.
What chapter is Z81 in?
Z81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z81?
Z81 has 6 child codes, including: Z81.0 (Family history of intellectual disabilities), Z81.1 (Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence), Z81.2 (Family history of tobacco abuse and dependence), Z81.3 (Family history of psychoactv substance abuse and dependence), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z81?
Z81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476559. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like family history of mental and behavioral disorders 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 Z81?
Z81 maps to the ICD-11 code: QC65 (Family history of mental or behavioural disorder).
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