ICD-10 Z69.021
Billable / SpecificEncounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse
About ICD-10-CM Z69.021
ICD-10-CM code Z69.021 represents Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child abuse. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z69). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z69.021 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z69.021. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child neglect
- Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child psychological abuse
- Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child sexual abuse
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z69.021
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z69.021 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z69.021.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z69.021
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert Z69.021 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Z69.021 | V6283 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Z69.021
Other codes in section Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).
ICD-10 Z69.021, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z69.021 billable? +
Yes, Z69.021 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Z69.021? +
ICD-10 Z69.021 includes: Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child neglect; Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child psychological abuse; Encounter for mental health services for perpetrator of non-parental child sexual abuse.
What ICD-9 codes does Z69.021 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Z69.021 maps to ICD-9 codes: V6283. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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