Z56 Problems related to employment and unemployment
The ICD-10-CM code for Problems related to employment and unemployment is Z56 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.
Classification
- Section
- Z55-Z65: Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
- Category Z56
- 13 codes (11 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Official Coding Guidelines
SDOH Z-code categories list (Z55-Z65)Social determinants of health codes are located primarily in these Z code categories: Z55 Problems related to education and literacy Z56 Problems related to employment and unemployment Z57 Occupational exposure to risk factors Z58 Problems related to physical environment Z59 Problems related to housing and economic circumstances Z60 Problems related to social environment Z62 Problems related to upbringing Z63 Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances Z64 Problems related to certain psychosocial circumstances Z65 Problems related to other psychosocial circumstances
Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z991) Used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99 An external cause code may be used with any code in the range of A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99, classification that represents a health condition due to an external cause. Though they are most applicable to injuries, they are also valid for use with such things as infections or diseases due to an external source, and other health conditions, such as a heart attack that occurs during strenuous physical activity.
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026