ICD-10-CM Z62.2: Upbringing away from parents

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z62.2

Upbringing away from parents

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z62.2

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

problems with boarding school (Z59.3)

Inclusion Terms
  • Child in foster care
  • Child in welfare guardianship
Inclusion Terms
  • Child living in group home
  • Child living in orphanage
Inclusion Terms
  • Child in care of non-parental family member
  • Child in custody of grandparent
  • Child in kinship care
  • Guardianship by non-parental relative
Code Also

, if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)

Code Also

, if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)

Code Also

, if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z62.2 (Upbringing away from parents)

ICD-10-CM code Z62.2 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 Z62.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z62.2 - Upbringing away from parents. 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 Upbringing away from parents.