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Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation (Z70)

Z70 codes are used for documenting counseling related to sexual attitudes, behaviors, and orientations. These codes help specify the type of counseling provided, whether focused on the patient’s own sexual concerns or those of a third party.

The ICD-10 code for sexual attitude counseling, Z70.0, is applied when discussions specifically address personal sexual attitudes. For patients experiencing challenges such as sexual orientation confusion, Z70.1 is the correct code, helping clarify counseling related to the patient’s sexual behavior and orientation. If counseling involves concerns about another individual’s sexual behavior or orientation, Z70.2 is used. When multiple aspects; attitude, behavior, and orientation; are addressed together, Z70.3 appropriately covers these combined concerns. Additional codes like Z70.8 include other types of sex counseling, for example, education about the risks of unprotected sexual intercourse. For cases where the counseling details are not specified, Z70.9 is the general code. These distinctions assist medical coders and providers in accurately representing and tracking sexual health counseling services in patient records.

Instructional Notations

Includes

This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.

  • encounter for mental health services for sexual attitude, behavior and orientation

Type 2 Excludes

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.

  • contraceptive or procreative counseling Z30 Z31

Clinical Terms

The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.

Sex Counseling

Advice and support given to individuals to help them understand and resolve their sexual adjustment problems. It excludes treatment for PSYCHOSEXUAL DISORDERS or PSYCHOSEXUAL DYSFUNCTION.