ICD-10-CM Z55: Problems related to education and literacy

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z55

Problems related to education and literacy

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z55

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)

Inclusion Terms

No general equivalence degree (GED)

Inclusion Terms
  • Difficulty understanding health related information
  • Difficulty understanding medication instructions
  • Problem completing medical forms
Inclusion Terms

Problems related to inadequate teaching

Inclusion Terms

Academic problems NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z55):

Z55.0 - Illiteracy and low-level literacy Z55.1 - Schooling unavailable and unattainable Z55.2 - Failed school examinations Z55.3 - Underachievement in school Z55.4 - Educational maladjustment and discord with teachers and classmates Z55.5 - Less than a high school diploma Z55.6 - Problems related to health literacy Z55.8 - Other problems related to education and literacy Z55.9 - Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Z55 (Problems related to education and literacy)

ICD-10-CM code Z55 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z55 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z55 - Problems related to education and literacy. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Problems related to education and literacy.