ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for education sex
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sex › education”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding education sex
The ICD-10-CM code for education sex is Z70.8 (Other sex counseling).
Within Z70, choose Z70.8 (Other sex counseling) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: counseling related to sexual attitude (Z70.0), counseling related to patient's sexual behavior and orientation (Z70.1), counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party (Z70.2), counseling related to combined concerns regarding sexual attitude, behavior and orientation (Z70.3) and sex counseling, unspecified (Z70.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about education sex ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for education sex?
- Z70.8 — Other sex counseling.
Is Z70.8 billable?
- Yes. Z70.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z70.8 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z70.8 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z70.8 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.