Absence of family member due to military deployment
ICD-10 Z63.31 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of absence of family member due to military deployment.
Z63.31 is used to indicate the absence of a family member due to military deployment, which can significantly impact the health status of the remaining family members. This absence may lead to increased stress, anxiety, and social isolation, affecting mental health and overall well-being. The deployment of a family member can disrupt family dynamics and support systems, necessitating preventive care and screening for mental health issues among those left behind. Health services may need to address these social determinants of health by providing resources for coping strategies, counseling, and community support. Preventive care may include mental health screenings and wellness checks to monitor the psychological impact of the absence. Aftercare may involve follow-up services to ensure that family members are coping effectively and accessing necessary support services.
Documentation should include mental health assessments, family dynamics, and any referrals made for counseling or support services.
Routine checkups where mental health screenings are performed, follow-up visits for anxiety or stress-related conditions.
Consideration of social determinants such as economic stability and community support systems.
Documentation should focus on population-level impacts, including data collection on mental health trends among families affected by military deployment.
Epidemiological studies assessing the mental health of families with deployed members, community outreach programs.
Importance of tracking health outcomes related to social determinants of health.
Used during visits where Z63.31 is documented to assess the impact of deployment on mental health.
Documentation of the assessment results and any referrals made.
Primary care providers should ensure comprehensive mental health evaluations.
Z63.31 should be used when a family member's military deployment is impacting the health status of the remaining family members, particularly in relation to mental health.
