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Z63.0

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Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

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

What This Code Means

Difficulties, conflicts, or problems in the relationship between spouses or romantic partners.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code to document marital or partnership discord that affects health status
  • •Can be used for both married couples and unmarried partners in committed relationships

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • counseling for spousal or partner abuse problems (Z69.1)
  • counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior, and orientation (Z70.-)

Code Hierarchy

└Z63Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances└Z63.0Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
└Z63.0Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

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