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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

Z62.83Non-parental relative or guardian-child conflict

Not billable — use a more specific code

Z62.83 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 3 more specific codes beneath it.

Code last changed in FY2024 (effective October 1, 2023). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About Z62.83

Z62.83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for non-parental relative or guardian-child conflict. It belongs to category Z62 (problems related to upbringing), block Z55-Z65 (persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances) and chapter 21 (factors influencing health status and contact with health services). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 3 subcodes must be used instead.

Within Z62.8 (other specified problems related to upbringing), Z62.83 is specifically for non-parental relative or guardian-child conflict. Related codes cover personal history of abuse in childhood (Z62.81), parent-child conflict (Z62.82) and other specified problems related to upbringing (Z62.89).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z62.831 (conflict), Z62.832 (conflict) and Z62.833 (conflict).

It was added in FY2024, effective October 1, 2023.

Specific codes under Z62.83

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to Z62.83.

› From Z62.8 Other specified problems related to upbringing
Code also
  • , if applicable:
  • absence of family member (Z63.3-)
  • disappearance and death of family member (Z63.4)
  • disruption of family by separation and divorce (Z63.5)
  • other specified problems related to primary support group (Z63.8)
  • other stressful life events affecting family and household (Z63.7-)
› From Z62 Problems related to upbringing
Includes
  • current and past negative life events in childhood
  • current and past problems of a child related to upbringing
Excludes2
  • maltreatment syndrome (T74.-)
  • problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)

Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2024 (effective 10/1/2023): Added
  • No changes since FY2024.

Common questions about Z62.83

Is Z62.83 billable?

No. Z62.83 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.