Z63.3
Non-billableAbsence of family member
Absence of family member
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(8)
Z63.0Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
Z63.1Problems in relationship with in-laws
Z63.4Disappearance and death of family member
Z63.5Disruption of family by separation and divorce
Z63.6Dependent relative needing care at home
Z63.7Other stressful life events affecting family and household
Z63.8Other specified problems related to primary support group
Z63.9Problem related to primary support group, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for absence of family member?
The ICD-10-CM code for absence of family member is Z63.3. The full clinical description is "Absence of family member". Z63.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z63.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z63.3 represents “Absence of family member”. 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 Z63.3 a billable code?
No, Z63.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z63.3.
What chapter is Z63.3 in?
Z63.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z63.3?
Z63.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: absence of family member due to disappearance and death (Z63.4); absence of family member due to separation and divorce (Z63.5).
What are the subcategories under Z63.3?
Z63.3 has 2 child codes, including: Z63.31 (Absence of family member due to military deployment), Z63.32 (Other absence of family member).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z63.3?
Z63.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476618. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z63.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like absence of family member 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 Z63.3?
Z63.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: QE60 (Absence of family member).
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