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Z71.4

Non-billable

Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance

Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z69-Z76

Parent Code

Z71

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31)
  • sex counseling (Z70.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code for alcohol abuse or dependence (F10.-)

Child Codes (2)

Z71.41

Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic

BillableZ71.42

Counseling for family member of alcoholic

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z71.4?

ICD-10-CM code Z71.4 represents "Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z71.4 a billable code?

No, Z71.4 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 Z71.4.

What chapter is Z71.4 in?

Z71.4 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What are the subcategories under Z71.4?

Z71.4 has 2 child codes, including: Z71.41 (Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic), Z71.42 (Counseling for family member of alcoholic).

Are additional codes required with Z71.4?

Yes, when using Z71.4 you should also code: code for alcohol abuse or dependence (F10.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z71.4?

Z71.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476683. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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