Z69.02

Non-billable

Encounter for mental health services for non-parental child abuse

Z69.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for mental health services for non-parental child abuse. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z69.020 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z69.0
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Child 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…

Read more about Child Abuse at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z69.02?
Z69.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for mental health services for non-parental child abuse". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z69.02 a billable code?
No — Z69.02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z69.020) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z69.02?
Z69.02 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z69.020, Z69.021.

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

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