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GZ61ZZZ

Vocational Counseling

ValidICD-10-PCS procedure code.

Valid for claims with a date of service in the current code year.

Valid FY2016 onwards.

What has happened to this code

Every change the publisher made, from 2014 to now. Entries marked draft are from the pre-implementation releases: ICD-10 took effect on 1 October 2015, so nothing before FY2016 was ever valid on a claim.

  1. FY2014 Added to the draft code set draft Vocational Counseling

What this code says

Each character is read in its own position, so the same letter means different things in different places. Definitions are CMS's own.

3. Root operation Counseling

The application of psychological methods to treat an individual with normal developmental issues and psychological problems in order to increase function, improve well-being, alleviate distress, maladjustment or resolve crises

4. Qualifier Vocational

Exploration of vocational interests, aptitudes and required adaptive behavior skills to develop and carry out a plan for achieving a successful vocational placement

Also covers

  • Includes enhancing work related adjustment and/or pursuing viable options in training education or preparation

Codes in the same group

CodeDescriptionStatus
GZ60ZZZ Educational Counseling Valid
GZ63ZZZ Other Counseling Valid