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Z63.5

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Disruption of family by separation and divorce

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

What This Code Means

A person is dealing with family stress and emotional issues caused by separation or divorce.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the patient is the one experiencing the separation/divorce or if they are affected by a family member's separation
  • •This code captures the psychosocial impact of marital disruption on the patient's health status

Code Hierarchy

└Z63Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances└Z63.5Disruption of family by separation and divorce
└Z63.5Disruption of family by separation and divorce

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