Z55: Problems related to education and literacy
Problems in school or education can affect physical and mental health.
Subcodes of Z55:
- Z55.0: Illiteracy and low-level literacy
- Z55.1: Schooling unavailable and unattainable
- Z55.2: Failed examinations
- Z55.3: Underachievement in school
- Z55.4: Educational maladjustment and discord with teachers and classmates
- Z55.8: Other problems related to education and literacy
- Z55.9: Problem related to education and literacy, unspecified
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