ICD-10-CM Z56: Problems related to employment and unemployment

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z56

Problems related to employment and unemployment

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z56

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • occupational exposure to risk factors (Z57.-)
  • problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)
Inclusion Terms

Difficult conditions at work

Inclusion Terms

Individual (civilian or military) currently deployed in theater or in support of military war, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Inclusion Terms

Occupational problems NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z56):

Z56.0 - Unemployment, unspecified Z56.1 - Change of job Z56.2 - Threat of job loss Z56.3 - Stressful work schedule Z56.4 - Discord with boss and workmates Z56.5 - Uncongenial work environment Z56.6 - Other physical and mental strain related to work Z56.8 - Other problems related to employment Z56.81 - Sexual harassment on the job Z56.82 - Military deployment status Z56.89 - Other problems related to employment Z56.9 - Unspecified problems related to employment

About ICD-10-CM Code Z56 (Problems related to employment and unemployment)

ICD-10-CM code Z56 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 Z56 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z56 - Problems related to employment and unemployment. 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 employment and unemployment.