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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

GZ61ZZZVocational Counseling

✓ Valid for 2027

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About GZ61ZZZ

GZ61ZZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a counseling procedure on the vocational using a none approach with none (qualifier: none). In ICD-10-PCS, counseling means the application of psychological methods to treat an individual with normal developmental issues and psychological problems in order to increase function, improve well-being, alleviate distress, maladjustment or resolve crises.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other counseling, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (94.49).

For a different body part, codes include GZ60ZZZ (educational) and GZ63ZZZ (other counseling).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
GMental Health
2. Body System
ZNone
3. Type
6Counseling

The application of psychological methods to treat an individual with normal developmental issues and psychological problems in order to increase function, improve well-being, alleviate distress, maladjustment or resolve crises

4. Qualifier
1Vocational

Exploration of vocational interests, aptitudes and required adaptive behavior skills to develop and carry out a plan for achieving a successful vocational placement

Includes: Includes enhancing work related adjustment and/or pursuing viable options in training education or preparation

5. Qualifier
ZNone
6. Qualifier
ZNone
7. Qualifier
ZNone

Other versions of this procedure

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 94.49Other counselingapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about GZ61ZZZ

Is GZ61ZZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. GZ61ZZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for GZ61ZZZ?

The CMS GEMs map GZ61ZZZ to ICD-9-CM 94.49 (Other counseling).