Z69.0
Non-billableEncounter for mental health services for child abuse problems
Z69.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for mental health services for child abuse problems. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z69.01 for billing.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHChild abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to a child or puts a child at risk of harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional. Neglect, or not providing for a child's needs, is also a form of abuse. Most abused children suffer greater emotional than physical damage. An abused child may become depressed. He or she may withdraw, think of suicide or become violent. An older…
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