Z71.8
Non-billableOther specified counseling
Other specified counseling
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (8)
Z71.81Spiritual or religious counseling
Z71.82Exercise counseling
Z71.83Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Z71.84Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Z71.85Encounter for immunization safety counseling
Z71.87Encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling
Z71.88Encounter for counseling for socioeconomic factors
Z71.89Other specified counseling
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z71.8?
ICD-10-CM code Z71.8 represents "Other specified counseling". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z71.8 a billable code?
No, Z71.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Z71.8.
What chapter is Z71.8 in?
Z71.8 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z71.8?
Z71.8 has 8 child codes, including: Z71.81 (Spiritual or religious counseling), Z71.82 (Exercise counseling), Z71.83 (Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling), Z71.84 (Encounter for health counseling related to travel), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z71.8?
Z71.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348773. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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