Z55 Problems related to education and literacy

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Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Type 1 Excludes

disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)

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Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z55-Z65 Persons with potential health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
Z55 Problems related to education and literacy
Type 1 Excludes
disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)

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
Z55.5 Less than a high school diploma
Z55.8 Other problems related to education and literacy
Z55.9 Problems related to education and literacy, unspecified