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Z78.1

Billable

Physical restraint status

Physical restraint status

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z78

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • physical restraint due to a procedure - omit code

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)

Clinical Terms

  • Plastic bindings placed for legal restraint
  • Strait jacket placed for legal restraint
  • Handcuffs placed for legal restraint
  • Legal physical restraint performed
  • Legal restraint performed by manhandling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for physical restraint status?

The ICD-10-CM code for physical restraint status is Z78.1. The full clinical description is "Physical restraint status". Z78.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z78.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z78.1 represents “Physical restraint status”. 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 Z78.1 a billable code?

Yes, Z78.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z78.1 in?

Z78.1 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z78.1?

Z78.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: physical restraint due to a procedure - omit code.

What SNOMED CT codes does Z78.1 map to?

Z78.1 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 405691008, 405689000, 405702003, 405700006, 405695004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z78.1?

Z78.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2921308. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does Z78.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like physical restraint status 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 Z78.1?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z78.1 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.