Z02.79
BillableEncounter for issue of other medical certificate
Encounter for issue of other medical certificate
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)
- encounter for general medical examination (Z00-Z01, Z02.0-Z02.6, Z02.8-Z02.9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for issue of other medical certificate?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for issue of other medical certificate is Z02.79. The full clinical description is "Encounter for issue of other medical certificate". Z02.79 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z02.79 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z02.79 represents "Encounter for issue of other medical certificate". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z02.79 a billable code?
Yes, Z02.79 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z02.79 in?
Z02.79 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z02.79?
Z02.79 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 UMLS CUIs for Z02.79?
Z02.79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910517. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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