Family history of mental and behavioral disorders
Chapter 21:Factors influencing health status
ICD-10 Z81 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of family history of mental and behavioral disorders.
The ICD-10 code category Z81 pertains to family history of mental and behavioral disorders, which includes a range of conditions that may affect individuals due to genetic predispositions or environmental factors. This category encompasses various mental health issues such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders, among others. The significance of documenting a family history of these disorders lies in the potential for early intervention, preventive measures, and tailored treatment plans for patients who may be at increased risk due to their familial background. Clinicians are encouraged to assess and document this history during patient evaluations to better inform their clinical decision-making processes.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Z81 includes a family history of various mental and behavioral disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.
Z81 codes should be used when documenting a patient's family history of mental and behavioral disorders, particularly when this history may impact the patient's health or treatment plan.
Documentation should include specific details about the family members affected, the nature of their mental health conditions, and the relevance of this history to the patient's current health status.
