Question 1

Is Z71 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z71 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z71 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z71 represents Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Z71 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Z71 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z71?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z71 is section:Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from Z71?

Accepted Answer

Code Z71 has Type 2 Excludes including: contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31); sex counseling (Z70.-). These conditions are not included in Z71 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Excludes22Not included here

Notes3Additional information

Is Z71 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z71 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Z71 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z71?

What conditions should be coded separately from Z71?