Z56.6
Billable codeOther physical and mental strain related to work
The ICD-10 code for other physical and mental strain related to work is Z56.6.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Workplace stress
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z56.0Unemployment, unspecified
- Z56.1Change of job
- Z56.2Threat of job loss
- Z56.3Stressful work schedule
- Z56.4Discord with boss and workmates
- Z56.5Uncongenial work environment
- Z56.8Other problems related to employmentnon-billable header
- Z56.9Unspecified problems related to employment
- Z56.6Other physical and mental strain related to work
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V621Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Z56.6 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.