Z70.2 Counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party
The ICD-10-CM code for Counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party is Z70.2 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- Z69-Z76: Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76)
- Category Z70
- 7 codes (6 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Z70.2:
- Counseling (for) › for non-attending third party › related to sexual behavior or orientation
- Counseling (for) › sex, sexual (related to) › on behalf of third party
- Counseling (for) › medical (for) › on behalf of another › related to sexual behavior or orientation
Inclusion Terms
- Advice sought regarding sexual behavior and orientation of child
- Advice sought regarding sexual behavior and orientation of partner
- Advice sought regarding sexual behavior and orientation of spouse
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 70 U.S. inpatient stays in 2022 included Z70.2 among the documented diagnoses.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
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.
Additional codes with observation code (fragment)observation code, but only if they are unrelated to the suspected condition being observed.
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026