ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for gambling
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Gambling”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding gambling
The ICD-10-CM code for gambling is Z72.6 (Gambling and betting). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z72.6.
Within Z72 (problems related to lifestyle), Z72.6 is specifically for gambling and betting. Related codes cover tobacco use (Z72.0), lack of physical exercise (Z72.3), inappropriate diet and eating habits (Z72.4), high risk sexual behavior (Z72.5), other problems related to lifestyle (Z72.8) and problem related to lifestyle, unspecified (Z72.9).
Don't report Z72.6 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: compulsive or pathological gambling (F63.0).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific gambling codes (official index)
- pathological (compulsive) F63.0 — Pathological gambling
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for Z72.6)
- compulsive or pathological gambling (F63.0)
Common questions about gambling ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for gambling?
- Z72.6 — Gambling and betting. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F63.0.
What is the ICD-10 code for pathological gambling?
- F63.0 — Pathological gambling.
Is Z72.6 billable?
- Yes. Z72.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z72.6 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 Z72.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z72.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.