Z02.7
Non-billableEncounter for issue of medical certificate
Encounter for issue of medical certificate
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(9)
Z02.0Encounter for exam for admission to educational institution
Z02.1Encounter for pre-employment examination
Z02.2Encounter for exam for admission to residential institution
Z02.3Encounter for examination for recruitment to armed forces
Z02.4Encounter for examination for driving license
Z02.5Encounter for examination for participation in sport
Z02.6Encounter for examination for insurance purposes
Z02.8Encounter for other administrative examinations
Z02.9Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for issue of medical certificate?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for issue of medical certificate is Z02.7. The full clinical description is "Encounter for issue of medical certificate". Z02.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z02.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z02.7 represents “Encounter for issue of medical certificate”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z02.7 a billable code?
No, Z02.7 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 Z02.7.
What chapter is Z02.7 in?
Z02.7 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z02.7?
Z02.7 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); encounter for general medical examination (Z00-Z01, Z02.0-Z02.6, Z02.8-Z02.9).
What are the subcategories under Z02.7?
Z02.7 has 2 child codes, including: Z02.71 (Encounter for disability determination), Z02.79 (Encounter for issue of other medical certificate).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z02.7?
Z02.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910513. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z02.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for issue of medical certificate affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z02.7?
Z02.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA01.7 (Issue of medical certificate).
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