Z62.21 - Child in welfare custody
- Applicable to Child in welfare custody
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z62.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z62.21 - other international versions of ICD10 Z62.21 may differ.
- Z62.21 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion Term
- Child in care of non-parental family member
- Child in foster care
Type 2 Excludes
- problem for parent due to child in welfare custody (Z63.5)
The following codes above Z62.21 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z62.21:
Chapter: Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Category: Z62 Problems related to upbringing
Billable/Specific Code
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