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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for discrimination

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Discrimination”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding discrimination

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for discrimination; the code depends on the details below.

More specific discrimination codes (official index)

  • ethnic Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution
  • political Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution
  • racial Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution
  • religious Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution
  • sex Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution

Common questions about discrimination ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ethnic discrimination?

Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution.

What is the ICD-10 code for political discrimination?

Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution.

What is the ICD-10 code for racial discrimination?

Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution.

What is the ICD-10 code for religious discrimination?

Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution.

What is the ICD-10 code for sex discrimination?

Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution.