Z62.831
Billable

Non-parental relative-child conflict

Billable / Specific Code

What is Non-parental relative-child conflict?

ICD-10-CM Z62.831 is the diagnosis code for Non-parental relative-child conflict. This code falls under the section "Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for Z62.831

✅ This Code Includes

  • Grandparent-child conflict
  • Kinship-care child conflict
  • Non-parental relative legal guardian-child conflict
  • Other relative-child conflict

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Z62.831. They are mutually exclusive:

  • group home staff-child conflict (Z62.833)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z62.831 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z62.831 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z62.831 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z62.831 mean?

Z62.831 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Non-parental relative-child conflict". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z62.831?

The parent code of Z62.831 is Z62.83 ("Non-parental relative or guardian-child conflict"). Z62.831 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z62.831 in?

Z62.831 is located in Section Z55-Z65 — "Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use Z62.831?

Use Z62.831 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Non-parental relative-child conflict" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Non-parental relative-child conflict?

The ICD-10-CM code for Non-parental relative-child conflict is Z62.831.

Can Z62.831 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z62.831 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z62.831 in?

Z62.831 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from Z62.831?

Type 1 Excludes for Z62.831 include: group home staff-child conflict (Z62.833).

Is Z62.831 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z62.831 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousZ62.83Non-parental relative or guardian-child conflictNext →Z62.832Non-relative guardian-child conflict
Code Details
Z62.831
Non-parental relative-child conflict
Billable / Specific Code
21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z55-Z65 — Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances
2026 ICD-10-CM