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ICD-10-CM Code for Child in custody of non-relative guardian Z62.24

ICD-10 code Z62.24 for Child in custody of non-relative guardian is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Child in custody of non-relative guardian
Code also , if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)

Z62.2

Excludes1: problems with boarding school (Z59.3)

Z62

Includes: current and past negative life events in childhood
current and past problems of a child related to upbringing

Excludes2: maltreatment syndrome (T74.-)
problems related to housing and economic circumstances (Z59.-)

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