Z62.24

Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Child in custody of non-relative guardian

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

Instructional Notes

Code Also
  • , if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

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
Z62.24Child in custody of non-relative guardianBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z62.24:

subcategoryZ62.2
Upbringing away from parents
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categoryZ62
Problems related to upbringing
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Code History

  • FY 2023: This code replaced Z62.29 (Other upbringing away from parents)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

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

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