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ICD-10-CM Code for Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressure Z62.6

ICD-10 code Z62.6 for Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressure is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Inappropriate (excessive) parental pressure

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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