Z63.4
Billable codeDisappearance and death of family member
The ICD-10 code for disappearance and death of family member is Z63.4.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Assumed death of family member
- Bereavement
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z63.0Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
- Z63.1Problems in relationship with in-laws
- Z63.3Absence of family membernon-billable header
- Z63.5Disruption of family by separation and divorce
- Z63.6Dependent relative needing care at home
- Z63.7Other stressful life events affecting family and householdnon-billable header
- Z63.8Other specified problems related to primary support group
- Z63.9Problem related to primary support group, unspecified
- Z63.4Disappearance and death of family member
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- V6107Approximate match
- V618Approximate match
- V6282Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Z63.4 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.