ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for home in childhood removal
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Removal (from) (of) › home in childhood (to foster home or institution)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding home in childhood removal
The ICD-10-CM code for home in childhood removal is Z62.29 (Other upbringing away from parents).
Within Z62.2, choose Z62.29 (Other upbringing away from parents) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: child in welfare custody (Z62.21), Institutional upbringing (Z62.22), child in custody of non-parental relative (Z62.23) and child in custody of non-relative guardian (Z62.24).
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 home in childhood removal ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for home in childhood removal?
- Z62.29 — Other upbringing away from parents.
Is Z62.29 billable?
- Yes. Z62.29 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z62.29 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 Z62.29 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z62.29 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.