ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Ethnic discrimination
Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Discrimination › ethnic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Ethnic discrimination
The ICD-10-CM code for Ethnic discrimination is Z60.5 (Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution).
Within Z60 (problems related to social environment), Z60.5 is specifically for target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution. Related codes cover problems of adjustment to life-cycle transitions (Z60.0), problems related to living alone (Z60.2), Acculturation difficulty (Z60.3), social exclusion and rejection (Z60.4), other problems related to social environment (Z60.8) and problem related to social environment, unspecified (Z60.9).
Don't report Z60.5 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: social exclusion and rejection (Z60.4).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for Z60.5)
- social exclusion and rejection (Z60.4)
Common questions about Ethnic discrimination ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Ethnic discrimination?
- Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution.
Is Z60.5 billable?
- Yes. Z60.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z60.5 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 Z60.5 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z60.5 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.