Z56: Problems related to employment and unemployment
Codes under Z56 (Problems related to employment and unemployment). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Z56.0 | Unemployment, unspecified | ✓ |
| Z56.0 | Unemployment, unspecified | ✓ |
| Z56.1 | Change of job | ✓ |
| Z56.1 | Change of job | ✓ |
| Z56.2 | Threat of job loss | ✓ |
| Z56.2 | Threat of job loss | ✓ |
| Z56.3 | Stressful work schedule | ✓ |
| Z56.3 | Stressful work schedule | ✓ |
| Z56.4 | Discord with boss and workmates | ✓ |
| Z56.4 | Discord with boss and workmates | ✓ |
| Z56.5 | Uncongenial work environment | ✓ |
| Z56.5 | Uncongenial work environment | ✓ |
| Z56.6 | Other physical and mental strain related to work | ✓ |
| Z56.6 | Other physical and mental strain related to work | ✓ |
| Z56.8 | Other problems related to employment | — |
| Z56.8 | Other problems related to employment | — |
| Z56.9 | Unspecified problems related to employment | ✓ |
| Z56.9 | Unspecified problems related to employment | ✓ |
| Z56.81 | Sexual harassment on the job | ✓ |
| Z56.81 | Sexual harassment on the job | ✓ |
| Z56.82 | Military deployment status | ✓ |
| Z56.82 | Military deployment status | ✓ |
| Z56.89 | Other problems related to employment | ✓ |
| Z56.89 | Other problems related to employment | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Z56?
Z56 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Problems related to employment and unemployment. It contains 24 more specific diagnosis codes, 22 of which are billable.
Is Z56 a billable code?
No — Z56 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Z56.0 — Unemployment, unspecified). 22 of the 24 codes under Z56 are billable.
What codes fall under Z56?
Z56 includes Z56.0, Z56.0, Z56.1, Z56.1, Z56.2, plus 19 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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