ICD-10-CM Z60: Problems related to social environment

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z60

Problems related to social environment

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z60

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

target of adverse discrimination such as for racial or religious reasons (Z60.5)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

social exclusion and rejection (Z60.4)

Inclusion Terms
  • Empty nest syndrome
  • Phase of life problem
  • Problem with adjustment to retirement [pension]
Inclusion Terms
  • Problem with migration
  • Problem with social transplantation
Inclusion Terms
  • Exclusion and rejection on the basis of personal characteristics, such as unusual physical appearance, illness or behavior.
  • Social isolation
Inclusion Terms
  • Inadequate social support
  • Lack of emotional support

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z60):

Z60.0 - Problems of adjustment to life-cycle transitions Z60.2 - Problems related to living alone Z60.3 - Acculturation difficulty Z60.4 - Social exclusion and rejection Z60.5 - Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution Z60.8 - Other problems related to social environment Z60.9 - Problem related to social environment, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Z60 (Problems related to social environment)

ICD-10-CM code Z60 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 Z60 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z60 - Problems related to social environment. 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 social environment.