ICD-10 Z72.823
Billable / SpecificRisk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping
About ICD-10-CM Z72.823
ICD-10-CM code Z72.823 represents Risk of suffocation (smothering) under another while sleeping. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z72). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z72.823 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Z72.823. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Child-caregiver co-sleeping
- Infant bed-sharing
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z72.823
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z72.823 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z72.823.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but Z72.823 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z72.823
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To Z72.823
Other codes in section Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).
ICD-10 Z72.823, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z72.823 billable? +
Yes, Z72.823 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 Z72.823? +
ICD-10 Z72.823 includes: Child-caregiver co-sleeping; Infant bed-sharing.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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