Other Problems Related to the Social Environment

Z60.0 Phase of Life Problem

used when a problem adjusting to a life-cycle transition (a particular developmental phase) is the focus of clinical attention; include entering or completing school, leaving parental control, getting married, starting a new career, becoming a parent, adjusting to an "empty nest" after children leave home, and retiring.

Z60.2 Problem Related to Living Alone

used when a problem associated with living alone is the focus of clinical attention; include chronic feelings of loneliness, isolation, and lack of structure in carrying out activities of daily living

Z60.3 Acculturation Difficulty

used when difficulty in adjusting to a new culture is the focus of clinical attention

Z60.9 Unspecified Problem Related to Social Environment

used when there is a problem related to the individual's social environment other than described by other codes.

Z60.4 Social Exclusion or Rejection

used when there is an imbalance of social power such that there is recurrent social exclusion or rejection by others; includes bullying, teasing, and intimidation by others; being targeted by others for verbal abuse and humiliation; and being purposefully excluded

Z60.5 Target of (Perceived) Adverse Discrimination or Persecution

used when there is perceived or experienced discrimination against or persecution of the individual based on his or her membership (or perceived membership) in a specific category; include gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, political beliefs, disability status, caste, social status, weight, and physical appearance.