Is ICD-10-CM code Z69 billable?

No, Z69 (Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code Z69 belong to?

Z69 belongs to Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Z00–Z99 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services).

Z69Not billable, use a more specific code below

Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse

In Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76), chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services

8 billable codes under Z69: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Includes: conditions that are coded here

counseling for victims and perpetrators of abuse

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers when and how to use Z codes (Z00-Z99) for encounters and supplementary information, including contact, status, history, screening, aftercare, exams, and social determinants of health.

Use of Z Codes in Any Healthcare Setting (page 92)
Z Codes Indicate a Reason for an Encounter or Provide Additional Information about a Patient Encounter (page 93)
Categories of Z Codes (page 93)

Read Section I.C.21 (page 92)

All codes under Z69

Z69 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

Z69 MS-DRG

As the principal diagnosis, all 8 billable codes under Z69 group to MS-DRG 951 (v44.0).

DRG 951 Other Factors Influencing Health Status

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.