2022 ICD-10-CM Code Z72
Problems related to lifestyle
Code Classification
Z72 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of problems related to lifestyle. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2022 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 Problems related to lifestyle
Non-specific codes like Z72 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 problems related to lifestyle:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.0 for Tobacco use
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.3 for Lack of physical exercise
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.4 for Inappropriate diet and eating habits
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z72.5 for High risk sexual behavior
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.51 for High risk heterosexual behavior
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.52 for High risk homosexual behavior
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.53 for High risk bisexual behavior
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.6 for Gambling and betting
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z72.8 for Other problems related to lifestyle
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z72.81 for Antisocial behavior
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - Z72.82 for Problems related to sleep
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.89 for Other problems related to lifestyle
- BILLABLE CODE - Use Z72.9 for Problem related to lifestyle, unspecified
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code Z72:
Type 2 Excludes
Type 2 ExcludesA 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.
Related Codes
| ICD Code | Description | Valid for Submission |
|---|---|---|
| Z72.0 | Tobacco use | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.3 | Lack of physical exercise | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.4 | Inappropriate diet and eating habits | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.5 | High risk sexual behavior | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.51 | High risk heterosexual behavior | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.52 | High risk homosexual behavior | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.53 | High risk bisexual behavior | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.6 | Gambling and betting | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.8 | Other problems related to lifestyle | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.81 | Antisocial behavior | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.810 | Child and adolescent antisocial behavior | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.811 | Adult antisocial behavior | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.82 | Problems related to sleep | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.820 | Sleep deprivation | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.821 | Inadequate sleep hygiene | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.89 | Other problems related to lifestyle | BILLABLE CODE |
| Z72.9 | Problem related to lifestyle, unspecified | BILLABLE CODE |
Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)