Z56.9
BillableUnspecified problems related to employment
Unspecified problems related to employment
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Occupational problems NOS
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(8)
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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Unstable employment
- Precarious employment
- Problems at work
- Employment problem
- Job instability
- Work and retirement-related problems
- Occupational problems NOS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified problems related to employment?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified problems related to employment is Z56.9. The full clinical description is "Unspecified problems related to employment". Z56.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z56.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z56.9 represents “Unspecified problems related to employment”. 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 Z56.9 a billable code?
Yes, Z56.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z56.9 in?
Z56.9 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z56.9 map to?
Z56.9 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 75148009, 1472931000168102, 266959008, 302122003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z56.9?
Z56.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0028803, C2910986. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z56.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified problems related to employment 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 Z56.9?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z56.9 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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