ICD-10 code for upbringing problem

The ICD-10-CM code for upbringing problem is Z62.9 (Problem related to upbringing, unspecified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z62.9.

Within Z62, choose Z62.9 (Problem related to upbringing, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: inadequate parental supervision and control (Z62.0), parental overprotection (Z62.1), upbringing away from parents (Z62.2), Hostility towards and scapegoating of child (Z62.3), inappropriate (excessive) parental pressure (Z62.6) and other specified problems related to upbringing (Z62.8).

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.