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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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.
How does Z62.24 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like child in custody of non-relative guardian 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 Z62.24?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z62.24 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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