GZ60ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Educational Counseling. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Counseling involves the application of psychological methods to treat an individual with normal developmental issues and psychological problems in order to increase function, improve well-being, alleviate distress, maladjustment or resolve crises.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | G | Mental Health |
| 2 | Body System | Z | None |
| 3 | Type | 6 | Counseling |
| 4 | Qualifier | 0 | Educational |
| 5 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for GZ60ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About GZ60ZZZ
Is GZ60ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. GZ60ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Educational Counseling on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in GZ60ZZZ mean?
GZ60ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character G is the Section (Mental Health); the 2nd character Z is the Body System (None); the 3rd character 6 is the Type (Counseling); the 4th character 0 is the Qualifier (Educational); the 5th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of GZ60ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Educational Counseling crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 94.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
