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Z55 - Problems related to education and literacy


The ICD 10 Code for Problems related to education and literacy is listed as Z55.
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: Z55
Description: Problems related to education and literacy
  • Excludes1: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z55:
Z55.0 - Illiteracy and low-level literacy
Z55.1 - Schooling unavailable and unattainable
Z55.2 - Failed school examinations
Z55.3 - Underachievement in school
Z55.4 - Educational maladjustment and discord with teachers and classmates
Z55.8 - Other problems related to education and literacy
Z55.9 - Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified