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Z70 - Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation


The ICD 10 Code for Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation is listed as Z70.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Z70
Description: Counseling related to sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
  • Includes: encounter for mental health services for sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
  • Excludes2: contraceptive or procreative counseling (Z30-Z31)
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z70:
Z70.0 - Counseling related to sexual attitude
Z70.1 - Counseling related to patient's sexual behavior and orientation
Z70.2 - Counseling related to sexual behavior and orientation of third party
Z70.3 - Counseling related to combined concerns regarding sexual attitude, behavior and orientation
Z70.8 - Other sex counseling
Z70.9 - Sex counseling, unspecified