Z56.8 - Other problems related to employment

Version 2023
ICD-10:Z56.8
Short Description:Other problems related to employment
Long Description:Other problems related to employment
Status: Not Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00–Z99)
    • Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
      • Problems related to employment and unemployment (Z56)

Z56.8 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other problems related to employment. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding for Other problems related to employment

Non-specific codes like Z56.8 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other problems related to employment:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Z56.81 for Sexual harassment on the job
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Z56.82 for Military deployment status
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Z56.89 for Other problems related to employment

Patient Education


Occupational Health

Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include:

Good job safety and prevention practices can reduce your risk of these problems. Try to stay fit, reduce stress, set up your work area properly, and use the right equipment and gear.


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