Z55.5

✓ Billable

Less than a high school diploma

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

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Also Known As

No general equivalence degree (GED)

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Z55.5 represents less than a high school diploma. This code falls under the Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that Z55.5 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z55.5?

ICD-10-CM code Z55.5 is "Less than a high school diploma". It belongs to the category: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).

Is Z55.5 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, Z55.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with Z55.5?

Z55.5 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeZ55.5
BillableYes
ParentZ55
CategoryFactors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)