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Z63.3

Non-billable

Absence of family member

Z63.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Absence of family member. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z63.31 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z63
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

There are many kinds of families. Some have two parents, while others have a single parent. Sometimes there is no parent and grandparents raise grandchildren. Some children live in foster families, adoptive families, or in stepfamilies. Families are much more than groups of people who share the same genes or the same address. They should be a source of love and support. This does not mean that everyone gets along…

Read more about Family Issues at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •absence of family member due to disappearance and death (Z63.4)
  • •absence of family member due to separation and divorce (Z63.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z63.3?
Z63.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Absence of family member". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z63.3 a billable code?
No — Z63.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z63.31) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z63.3?
Z63.3 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z63.31, Z63.32.
What is excluded from Z63.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): absence of family member due to disappearance and death (Z63.4); absence of family member due to separation and divorce (Z63.5).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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