ICD Code Z63.0
ICD code Z63.0 is used to indicate family disruption due to divorce or legal separation in healthcare documentation.
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What is ICD diagnosis code Z63.0
ICD code Z63.0 is problems in relationship with spouse or partner.
When to use ICD code Z63.0
1. Presence of relationship distress between partners or family members
2. Ongoing conflict or discord that impacts emotional or psychological well-being
3. Evidence of communication breakdown or persistent disagreements
4. No evidence of physical abuse or violence
5. Symptoms may include anxiety, depression, or stress related to the relationship
6. The distress is significant enough to warrant clinical attention or intervention
7. The relationship issue is the primary reason for the healthcare encounter
Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z63.0
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z63.0 include:
- 90832 (Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient and/or family member)
- 90834 (Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient and/or family member)
- 90837 (Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient and/or family member)
- 90846 (Family psychotherapy, without patient present)
- 90847 (Family psychotherapy, with patient present)
- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, individual)
- 99406–99407 (Behavior change interventions, individual, for smoking and tobacco use cessation)
- 96156 (Health behavior assessment or re-assessment)
- 96158–96159 (Health behavior intervention, individual)
- 96164–96165 (Health behavior intervention, group)
- 96167–96168 (Health behavior intervention, family)
These CPT codes are commonly associated with services that may be provided for ICD code Z63.0.
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