Z72.6
BillableGambling and betting
Z72.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gambling and betting. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMany people enjoy gambling, whether it's betting on a horse or playing poker on the Internet. Most people who gamble don't have a problem, but some lose control of their gambling. Signs of problem gambling include : Always thinking about gambling Lying about gambling Spending work or family time gambling Feeling bad after you gamble, but not quitting Gambling with money you need for other things If you have concerns…
Read more about Compulsive Gambling at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •compulsive or pathological gambling (F63.0)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z72.6?
- Z72.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Gambling and betting". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z72.6 a billable code?
- Yes — Z72.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Z72.6?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): compulsive or pathological gambling (F63.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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