All ICD10 Codes

Z62.21

Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Child in welfare custody

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Child in foster care
  • Child in welfare guardianship
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
View Z62 NotesView Z62.2 Notes

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z55-Z65Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
Z62Problems related to upbringing
Z62.2Upbringing away from parents
Z62.21Child in welfare custodyBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z62.21:

subcategoryZ62.2
Upbringing away from parents
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categoryZ62
Problems related to upbringing
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 951
Other Factors Influencing Health Status

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