ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for concern about sick person in family
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Concern (normal) about sick person in family”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding concern about sick person in family
The ICD-10-CM code for concern about sick person in family is Z63.6 (Dependent relative needing care at home).
Within Z63 (other problems related to primary support group, including family circumstances), Z63.6 is specifically for dependent relative needing care at home. Related codes cover problems in relationship with spouse or partner (Z63.0), problems in relationship with in-laws (Z63.1), absence of family member (Z63.3), Disappearance and death of family member (Z63.4), disruption of family by separation and divorce (Z63.5), other stressful life events affecting family and household (Z63.7), other specified problems related to primary support group (Z63.8) and problem related to primary support group, unspecified (Z63.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about concern about sick person in family ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for concern about sick person in family?
- Z63.6 — Dependent relative needing care at home.
Is Z63.6 billable?
- Yes. Z63.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z63.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z63.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z63.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.