Z72.810
Billable

Child and adolescent antisocial behavior

Billable / Specific Code

What is Child and adolescent antisocial behavior?

ICD-10-CM Z72.810 is the diagnosis code for Child and adolescent antisocial behavior. This code falls under the section "Persons encountering health services in other 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

Coding Guidelines for Z72.810

✅ This Code Includes

  • Antisocial behavior (child) (adolescent) without manifest psychiatric disorder
  • Delinquency NOS
  • Group delinquency
  • Offenses in the context of gang membership
  • Stealing in company with others
  • Truancy from school

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z72.810 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z72.810 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z72.810 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z72.810 mean?

Z72.810 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Child and adolescent antisocial behavior". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z72.810?

The parent code of Z72.810 is Z72.81 ("Antisocial behavior"). Z72.810 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z72.810 in?

Z72.810 is located in Section Z69-Z76 — "Persons encountering health services in other circumstances" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use Z72.810?

Use Z72.810 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Child and adolescent antisocial behavior" 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 Child and adolescent antisocial behavior?

The ICD-10-CM code for Child and adolescent antisocial behavior is Z72.810.

Can Z72.810 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z72.810 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z72.810 in?

Z72.810 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is Z72.810 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z72.810 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousZ72.81Antisocial behaviorNext →Z72.811Adult antisocial behavior
Code Details
Z72.810
Child and adolescent antisocial behavior
Billable / Specific Code
21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z69-Z76 — Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
2026 ICD-10-CM