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ICD-10 Code Z69.11: Encounter for mental health services for victim of spousal or partner abuse

Z69.11 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Encounter for mental health services for victim of spousal or partner abuse in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents encounter for mental health services for victim of spousal or partner abuse in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
block
Z69-Z76Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
category
Z69Encounter for mental health services for victim and perpetrator of abuse
category
Z69.1Encounter for mental health services for spousal or partner abuse problems
currentZ69.1

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Encounter for mental health services for victim of spouse or partner neglect
  • Encounter for mental health services for victim of spouse or partner psychological abuse
  • Encounter for mental health services for victim of spouse or partner violence, physical

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

General PhysicianPsychiatristClinical Psychologist

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 96105high
ASSESSMENT OF APHASIA (INCLUDES ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSIVE AND RECEPTIVE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE FUNCTION, LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION, SPEECH PRODUCTION ABILITY, READING, SPELLING, WRITING, EG, BY BOSTON DIAGNOSTIC APHASIA EXAMINATION) WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT, PER HOUR
Source: CMS coverage guidance
HCPCS G0451high
DEVELOPMENT TESTING, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT, PER STANDARDIZED INSTRUMENT FORM
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 96113high
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST ADMINISTRATION (INCLUDING ASSESSMENT OF FINE AND/OR GROSS MOTOR, LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE LEVEL, SOCIAL, MEMORY AND/OR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS BY STANDARDIZED DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUMENTS WHEN PERFORMED), BY PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; EACH ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 96112high
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST ADMINISTRATION (INCLUDING ASSESSMENT OF FINE AND/OR GROSS MOTOR, LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE LEVEL, SOCIAL, MEMORY AND/OR EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS BY STANDARDIZED DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUMENTS WHEN PERFORMED), BY PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; FIRST HOUR
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 90870high
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY (INCLUDES NECESSARY MONITORING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 90847high
FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY (CONJOINT PSYCHOTHERAPY) (WITH PATIENT PRESENT), 50 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Encounter for mental health services for victim of spousal or partner abuse

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeZ69.11
SystemICD10
Display nameEncounter for mental health services for victim of spousal or partner abuse
ChapterFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
BlockPersons encountering health services in other circumstances

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Counseling(for)Encounter(with health service) (for)Encounter(with health service) (for)Encounter(with health service) (for)Encounter(with health service) (for)

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