Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65) ICD-10-CM
The Z55–Z65 section covers persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances with 145 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 117 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 10 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 10 ranges · 145 codes
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About the Z55–Z65 Code Range
Schooling, work, housing, relationships, and other life circumstances can pose potential health risks. These categories separate the circumstances by setting or type of problem.
Z55 separates education problems, such as limited literacy and school difficulties. Z56 addresses unemployment and work problems, while Z57 separates workplace exposures by risk factor, such as noise or dust. Z58 includes problems with the physical environment, such as inadequate drinking water. Z59 separates housing and economic problems, including homelessness, inadequate food, and low income.
Z60 addresses social circumstances such as living alone or social exclusion. Z62 separates problems related to upbringing, while Z63 addresses family relationships and other support-group circumstances. Z64 includes problems related to pregnancy and discord with counselors. Z65 separates other circumstances, including legal problems, crime, and exposure to disaster or war.
FY 2027 changes: The FY 2027 ICD-10-CM update, effective October 1, 2026, deleted Z59.86.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the Z55-Z65 range?
The Z55-Z65 range contains 145 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 117 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does Z55-Z65 cover?
The range covers persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
