Z71.8

Non-billable

Other specified counseling

Other specified counseling

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

8

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31)
  • sex counseling (Z70.-)
  • counseling for contraception (Z30.0-)

Child Codes (8)

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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