Question 1

Is Z76 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z76 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 Z76 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z76 represents Persons encountering health services in other circumstances. 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 Z76 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Z76 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 Z76?

Accepted Answer

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

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Notes3Additional information

Is Z76 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z76 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Z76 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z76?