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Z62.23

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Child in custody of non-parental relative

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A child who is living under the care and custody of a relative who is not their parent, such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the relationship of the guardian to the child in clinical documentation when relevant
  • •This code is important for understanding family structure and potential psychosocial stressors

Code Also

  • , if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)

Code Hierarchy

└Z62Problems related to upbringing└Z62.2Upbringing away from parents└Z62.23Child in custody of non-parental relative
└Z62.23Child in custody of non-parental relative

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