Z62 vs Z63
Z62 (Problems related to upbringing) compared with Z63 (Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Z63 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z62: “parent-child problems (Z62.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. Z63 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z62: “problems related to negative life events in childhood (Z62.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. Z63 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z62: “problems related to upbringing (Z62.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Z62Problems related to upbringing | Z63Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) |
| Definition | Problems related to upbringing is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z62). | Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z63). |
| Includes | current and past negative life events in childhood current and past problems of a child related to upbringing | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources