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Z02.7

Non-billable

Encounter for issue of medical certificate

Encounter for issue of medical certificate

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z02

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Child Codes (2)

Z02.71

Encounter for disability determination

BillableZ02.79

Encounter for issue of other medical certificate

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z02.7?

ICD-10-CM code Z02.7 represents "Encounter for issue of medical certificate". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z02.7 a billable code?

No, Z02.7 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z02.7.

What chapter is Z02.7 in?

Z02.7 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z02.7?

Z02.7 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); encounter for general medical examination (Z00-Z01, Z02.0-Z02.6, Z02.8-Z02.9).

What are the subcategories under Z02.7?

Z02.7 has 2 child codes, including: Z02.71 (Encounter for disability determination), Z02.79 (Encounter for issue of other medical certificate).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z02.7?

Z02.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910513. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.