Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation (Z70) ICD-10-CM
The Z70 code range covers counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
Codes in the Z70 Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- Z70 Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientationNon-billable
- Z70.0 Counseling related to sexual attitude
- Z70.1 Counseling related to patient's sexual behavior and orientation
- Z70.2 Counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party
- Z70.3 Counseling related to combined concerns regarding sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
- Z70.8 Other sex counseling
- Z70.9 Sex counseling, unspecified
About the Z70 Code Range
These codes describe contact with health services for counseling about sexual attitudes, behavior, and orientation.
The subdivisions distinguish counseling about sexual attitudes (Z70.0) from counseling about the patient's sexual behavior and orientation (Z70.1). Another subdivision concerns someone other than the patient (Z70.2). Combined concerns about attitudes, behavior, and orientation have their own code (Z70.3), as do other sex counseling (Z70.8) and unspecified sex counseling (Z70.9).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z70 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Z70 range classify?
The range classifies counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
