Z71.51

Billable

Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser

Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z69-Z76

Parent Code

Z71.5

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser?

The ICD-10-CM code for drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser is Z71.51. The full clinical description is "Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser". Z71.51 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z71.51 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z71.51 represents "Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser". 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 Z71.51 a billable code?

Yes, Z71.51 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z71.51 in?

Z71.51 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

Are additional codes required with Z71.51?

Yes, when using Z71.51 you should also code: code for drug abuse or dependence (F11-F16, F18-F19).

What SNOMED CT codes does Z71.51 map to?

Z71.51 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 415659002, 415663009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z71.51?

Z71.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911101. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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