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Z62.3

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Hostility towards and scapegoating of child

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

What This Code Means

A situation where a child is being treated with hostility, blamed unfairly, or singled out as the cause of family problems by parents or caregivers.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates emotional abuse and should prompt consideration of mental health referrals and social work involvement
  • •Document specific examples of hostility or scapegoating behavior when present in the clinical record

Code Hierarchy

└Z62Problems related to upbringing└Z62.3Hostility towards and scapegoating of child
└Z62.3Hostility towards and scapegoating of child

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