Z81 — Family history of mental and behavioral disorders
Not billable
Is Z81 billable?
No — Z81 is a non-billable header code. Z81 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 6 billable codes beneath Z81.
Billable codes under this header
- Z81.0Family history of intellectual disabilities
- Z81.1Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence
- Z81.2Family history of tobacco abuse and dependence
- Z81.3Family history of other psychoactive substance abuse and dependence
- Z81.4Family history of other substance abuse and dependence
- Z81.8Family history of other mental and behavioral disorders
Z81 at a glance
| Code | Z81 |
|---|---|
| Description | Family history of mental and behavioral disorders |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Code also — inherited from Z77-Z99
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether Z81 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)
What codes fall under Z81? (6)
- Z81.0Family history of intellectual disabilities
- Z81.1Family history of alcohol abuse and dependence
- Z81.2Family history of tobacco abuse and dependence
- Z81.3Family history of other psychoactive substance abuse and dependence
- Z81.4Family history of other substance abuse and dependence
- Z81.8Family history of other mental and behavioral disorders
How long has Z81 existed?
Z81 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.