Z76
Non-billablePersons encountering health services in other circumstances
Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
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
Child Codes
7
Child Codes (7)
Z76.0Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Z76.1Encounter for health supervision and care of foundling
Z76.2Encntr for hlth suprvsn and care of healthy infant and child
Z76.3Healthy person accompanying sick person
Z76.4Other boarder to healthcare facility
Z76.5Malingerer [conscious simulation]
Z76.8Persons encountering health services in oth circumstances
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z76?
ICD-10-CM code Z76 represents "Persons encountering health services in other circumstances". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z76 a billable code?
No, Z76 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under Z76.
What chapter is Z76 in?
Z76 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z76?
Z76 has 7 child codes, including: Z76.0 (Encounter for issue of repeat prescription), Z76.1 (Encounter for health supervision and care of foundling), Z76.2 (Encntr for hlth suprvsn and care of healthy infant and child), Z76.3 (Healthy person accompanying sick person), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z76?
Z76 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0178343. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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