Z69.0 Encounter for mental health services for child abuse problems

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for mental health services for child abuse problems is Z69.0 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
Z69-Z76: Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76)
Category Z69
14 codes (8 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Used with any code in range A00.0-T88.9, Z00-Z99

1) 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.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.20.a.1
Additional codes with observation code (fragment)

observation code, but only if they are unrelated to the suspected condition being observed.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.21.c.6

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

Parent Code

Z69 Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse

More Specific Codes

Z69.01 Encounter for mental health services for parental child abuse Z69.010 Encounter for mental health services for victim of parental child abuse Z69.011 Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of parental child abuse Z69.02 Encounter for mental health services for non-parental child abuse Z69.020 Encounter for mental health services for victim of non-parental child abuse Z69.021 Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse

Related Codes in Z69

Z69 Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse Z69.01 Encounter for mental health services for parental child abuse Z69.010 Encounter for mental health services for victim of parental child abuse Z69.011 Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of parental child abuse Z69.02 Encounter for mental health services for non-parental child abuse Z69.020 Encounter for mental health services for victim of non-parental child abuse Z69.021 Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse Z69.1 Encounter for mental health services for spousal or partner abuse problems Z69.11 Encounter for mental health services for victim of spousal or partner abuse Z69.12 Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of spousal or partner abuse Z69.8 Encounter for mental health services for victim or perpetrator of other abuse Z69.81 Encounter for mental health services for victim of other abuse Z69.82 Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of other abuse
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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