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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for maladjustment

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

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

About coding maladjustment

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

More specific maladjustment codes (official index)

  • conjugal Z63.0 — Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
  • involving divorce or estrangement Z63.5 — Disruption of family by separation and divorce
  • educational Z55.4 — Educational maladjustment and discord with teachers and classmates
  • family Z63.9 — Problem related to primary support group, unspecified
  • marital Z63.0 — Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
  • involving divorce or estrangement Z63.5 — Disruption of family by separation and divorce
  • occupational NEC Z56.89 — Other problems related to employment
  • simple, adult
  • situational
  • social Z60.9 — Problem related to social environment, unspecified
  • due to
  • acculturation difficulty Z60.3 — Acculturation difficulty
  • discrimination and persecution (perceived) Z60.5 — Target of (perceived) adverse discrimination and persecution
  • exclusion and isolation Z60.4 — Social exclusion and rejection
  • life-cycle (phase of life) transition Z60.0 — Problems of adjustment to life-cycle transitions
  • rejection Z60.4 — Social exclusion and rejection
  • specified reason NEC Z60.8 — Other problems related to social environment

Common questions about maladjustment ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for conjugal maladjustment?

Z63.0 — Problems in relationship with spouse or partner.

What is the ICD-10 code for educational maladjustment?

Z55.4 — Educational maladjustment and discord with teachers and classmates.

What is the ICD-10 code for family maladjustment?

Z63.9 — Problem related to primary support group, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for marital maladjustment?

Z63.0 — Problems in relationship with spouse or partner.

What is the ICD-10 code for occupational nec maladjustment?

Z56.89 — Other problems related to employment.

What is the ICD-10 code for social maladjustment?

Z60.9 — Problem related to social environment, unspecified.