ICD-10-CM Z62.3: Hostility towards and scapegoating of child

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z62.3

Hostility towards and scapegoating of child

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z62.3 (Hostility towards and scapegoating of child)

ICD-10-CM code Z62.3 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 Z62.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z62.3 - Hostility towards and scapegoating of child. 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 Hostility towards and scapegoating of child.