ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z69.021
Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z69.021
- Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child neglect
- Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child psychological abuse
- Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child sexual abuse
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z69.021 (Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse)
ICD-10-CM code Z69.021 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 Z69.021 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z69.021 - Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse. 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 Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse.