2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z70Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
Z70 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z70.0, Z70.1, Z70.2, and Z70.3.
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Specific Coding for Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientnOverview
Non-specific codes like Z70 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use Z70.0 for Counseling related to sexual attitude
Use Z70.1 for Counseling related to patient's sexual behavior and orientation
Use Z70.2 for Counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party
Use Z70.3 for Counseling related to combined concerns regarding sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
Use Z70.8 for Other sex counseling
Use Z70.9 for Sex counseling, unspecified
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- encounter for mental health services for sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
Type 2 Excludes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Patient EducationClinical
Sexual Health
Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to your sense of well-being. A number of disorders can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex in both men and women.
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Questions About Z70Overview
Is Z70 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation need a more specific code from this category, such as Z70.0, Z70.1, and Z70.2.
