Z63.4
Billable

Disappearance and death of family member

Billable / Specific Code

What is Disappearance and death of family member?

ICD-10-CM Z63.4 is the diagnosis code for Disappearance and death of family member. 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

Coding Guidelines for Z63.4

✅ This Code Includes

  • Assumed death of family member
  • Bereavement

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z63.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z63.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z63.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z63.4 mean?

Z63.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disappearance and death of family member". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z63.4?

The parent code of Z63.4 is Z63 ("Other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances"). Z63.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z63.4 in?

Z63.4 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 Z63.4?

Use Z63.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disappearance and death of family member" 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 Disappearance and death of family member?

The ICD-10-CM code for Disappearance and death of family member is Z63.4.

Can Z63.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z63.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z63.4 in?

Z63.4 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is Z63.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z63.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
Z63.4
Disappearance and death of family member
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