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Z72.6

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Gambling and betting

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

What This Code Means

A person engages in gambling or betting activities that may be problematic or affecting their health and wellbeing.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between recreational gambling and problem gambling; this code captures the behavior as a risk factor
  • •May be documented alongside mental health conditions or financial stress-related issues

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • compulsive or pathological gambling (F63.0)

Code Hierarchy

└Z72Problems related to lifestyle└Z72.6Gambling and betting
└Z72.6Gambling and betting

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