GZ61ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Vocational Counseling. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Mental health procedures, NEC.
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 | 1 | Vocational |
| 5 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code counseling of the vocational mental health services, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Counseling, then the subterms Mental Health Services, Vocational. The entry lists GZ61ZZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About GZ61ZZZ
Is GZ61ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Vocational Counseling on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for counseling of the vocational mental health services?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Counseling, Mental Health Services, Vocational is a direct entry for GZ61ZZZ, Vocational Counseling, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in GZ61ZZZ mean?
The code 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 1 is the Qualifier (Vocational); 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 GZ61ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Vocational Counseling crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 94.49 (Other counseling). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
