ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code
Z63Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances
Z63 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 9 more specific codes beneath it.Short description: Oth prob rel to prim support group, inc family circumstances
Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About Z63
Z63 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances. It belongs to 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 9 subcodes must be used instead.
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: Z63.0 (partner), Z63.1 (in-laws), Z63.3 (member), Z63.4 (member), Z63.5 (divorce), Z63.6 (home), Z63.7 (household), Z63.8 (group) and 1 more.
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of Z63, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: maltreatment syndrome (T74.-, T76), parent-child problems (Z62.-), problems related to negative life events in childhood (Z62.-) and problems related to upbringing (Z62.-).
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
Specific codes under Z63
- Z63.0Problems in relationship with spouse or partnerBillable
- Z63.1Problems in relationship with in-lawsBillable
- Z63.3Absence of family member
- Z63.4Disappearance and death of family memberBillable
- Z63.5Disruption of family by separation and divorceBillable
- Z63.6Dependent relative needing care at homeBillable
- Z63.7Other stressful life events affecting family and household
- Z63.8Other specified problems related to primary support groupBillable
- Z63.9Problem related to primary support group, unspecifiedBillable
Coding notes
Notes that apply from higher levels
Instructions written at a parent level also apply to Z63.
Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Code history
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- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about Z63
Is Z63 billable?
- No. Z63 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.