Z72.51 High risk heterosexual behavior
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: High risk heterosexual behavior
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- paraphilias (F65)
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- problems related to life-management difficulty (Z73.-)
- problems related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances (Z55-Z65)
Related codes
Z72.0Tobacco use ICD-10-CMZ72.3Lack of physical exercise ICD-10-CMZ72.4Inappropriate diet and eating habits ICD-10-CMZ72.52High risk homosexual behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.53High risk bisexual behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.6Gambling and betting ICD-10-CMZ72.810Child and adolescent antisocial behavior ICD-10-CMZ72.811Adult antisocial behavior ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z72.51 a billable code?
Yes. Z72.51 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.