Problems related to upbringing (Z62) ICD-10-CM
The Z62 code range covers problems related to upbringing with 35 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 28 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, 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.
- current and past negative life events in childhood
- current and past problems of a child related to upbringing
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 Z62 Range 35 codes · 28 billable
- Z62 Problems related to upbringingNon-billable
- Z62.0 Inadequate parental supervision and control
- Z62.1 Parental overprotection
- Z62.2 Upbringing away from parentsNon-billable
- Z62.21 Child in welfare custody
- Z62.22 Institutional upbringing
- Z62.23 Child in custody of non-parental relative
- Z62.24 Child in custody of non-relative guardian
- Z62.29 Other upbringing away from parents
- Z62.3 Hostility towards and scapegoating of child
- Z62.6 Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressure
- Z62.8 Other specified problems related to upbringingNon-billable
- Z62.81 Personal history of abuse in childhoodNon-billable
- Z62.810 Personal history of physical and sexual abuse in childhood
- Z62.811 Personal history of psychological abuse in childhood
- Z62.812 Personal history of neglect in childhood
- Z62.813 Personal history of forced labor or sexual exploitation in childhood
- Z62.814 Personal history of child financial abuse
- Z62.815 Personal history of intimate partner abuse in childhood
- Z62.819 Personal history of unspecified abuse in childhood
- Z62.82 Parent-child conflictNon-billable
- Z62.820 Parent-biological child conflict
- Z62.821 Parent-adopted child conflict
- Z62.822 Parent-foster child conflict
- Z62.823 Parent-step child conflict
- Z62.83 Non-parental relative or guardian-child conflictNon-billable
- Z62.831 Non-parental relative-child conflict
- Z62.832 Non-relative guardian-child conflict
- Z62.833 Group home staff-child conflict
- Z62.89 Other specified problems related to upbringingNon-billable
- Z62.890 Parent-child estrangement NEC
- Z62.891 Sibling rivalry
- Z62.892 Runaway [from current living environment]
- Z62.898 Other specified problems related to upbringing
- Z62.9 Problem related to upbringing, unspecified
About the Z62 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section Z62 covers a range of problems related to upbringing, addressing issues in the caregiving environment that affect a child's development and well-being. These include challenges such as inadequate parental supervision (Z62.0), parental overprotection (Z62.1), and various forms of abuse or neglect documented under personal history codes like Z62.810 for physical and sexual abuse.
This section is used to code social and psychosocial problems tied to family and caregiving dynamics, such as children living away from parents—whether in welfare custody (Z62.21), with non-parental relatives (Z62.23), or in institutionalized settings (Z62.22). It also captures conflicts like parent-child disagreements (Z62.82) or sibling rivalry (Z62.891). For example, “inadequate parental supervision and control,” sometimes called “parent-child problems,” corresponds to Z62.0. Codes for personal abuse histories help identify the impact of adverse childhood experiences like physical, sexual, psychological abuse, or neglect. Medical coders use these specific codes for recording and tracking issues stemming from upbringing, enabling accurate clinical documentation and communication regarding a patient's social background and its influence on health outcomes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z62 range?
Of the 35 codes in this range, 28 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Z62 range classify?
The range classifies problems related to upbringing. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
