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ICD-10/Z62.81

Z62.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Personal history of abuse in childhood

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Personal history of abuse in childhood is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z62.81). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for Z62.81 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • current and past negative life events in childhood
  • current and past problems of a child related to upbringing

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Personal history of abuse in adolescence

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • maltreatment syndrome (T74.-)
  • problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

  • Code also, if applicable:
  • absence of family member (Z63.3-)
  • disappearance and death of family member (Z63.4)
  • disruption of family by separation and divorce (Z63.5)
  • other specified problems related to primary support group (Z63.8)
  • other stressful life events affecting family and household (Z63.7-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can Z62.81 be billed directly?

No. Z62.81 (Personal history of abuse in childhood) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to Z62.81 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • Z62.24 — Child in custody of non-relative guardian
  • Z62.29 — Other upbringing away from parents
  • Z62.3 — Hostility towards and scapegoating of child
  • Z62.6 — Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressure
  • Z62.8 — Other specified problems related to upbringing
  • Z62.810 — Personal history of physical and sexual abuse in childhood
  • Z62.811 — Personal history of psychological abuse in childhood
  • Z62.812 — Personal history of neglect in childhood
  • Z62.813 — Personal history of forced labor or sexual exploitation in childhood
  • Z62.814 — Personal history of child financial abuse

View all codes in the Z62 family