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Z63.4

Billable

Disappearance and death of family member

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

What This Code Means

A person is experiencing emotional or social difficulties due to the disappearance or death of a family member.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when the primary reason for the visit is counseling or support related to loss of a family member
  • •This is a Z code (factor influencing health status) and should not be used as a primary diagnosis unless it's the focus of care

Code Hierarchy

└Z63Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances└Z63.4Disappearance and death of family member
└Z63.4Disappearance and death of family member

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