Z70.2
Billable codeCounseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party
The ICD-10 code for counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party is Z70.2.
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.
- Advice sought regarding sexual behavior and orientation of child
- Advice sought regarding sexual behavior and orientation of partner
- Advice sought regarding sexual behavior and orientation of spouse
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
- Z70.0Counseling related to sexual attitude
- Z70.1Counseling related to patient's sexual behavior and orientation
- Z70.3Counseling related to combined concerns regarding sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
- Z70.8Other sex counseling
- Z70.9Sex counseling, unspecified
- Z70.2Counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V6549Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Z70.2 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.