Are there age restrictions for ICD-10-CM code Z62.21?

Yes, this code is restricted to patients between the ages of 0 and 17 years.

Is Z62.21 a mental health diagnosis?

Yes, code Z62.21 is identified as a mental health diagnosis.

Is Z62.21 an acceptable principal diagnosis?

No, code Z62.21 is identified as an unacceptable principal diagnosis (Edit 113) due to OPPS coding requirements.

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Z62.21

Z62.21 Billable Code

Child in welfare custody

Effective From: 10/01/2016

Chapter Classification

Chapter 21 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

Section Detail

Z55-Z65 Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of Z62.2.

OPPS Editing Flags

Age Restrictions Ages 0 to 17

External Cause No

Mental Health Yes

Manifestation (Edit 89) No

Code First Applicable ?This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis. No

Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113) Yes

PDX Exclusion Logic

OPPS Required: Yes
Bill Type Override: No

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