Z02.71 Encounter for disability determination
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Encounter for disability determination
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Also covers
- Encounter for issue of medical certificate of incapacity
- Encounter for issue of medical certificate of invalidity
Note
- Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)
Related codes
Z02.3Encounter for examination for recruitment to armed forces ICD-10-CMZ02.4Encounter for examination for driving license ICD-10-CMZ02.5Encounter for examination for participation in sport ICD-10-CMZ02.6Encounter for examination for insurance purposes ICD-10-CMZ02.79Encounter for issue of other medical certificate ICD-10-CMZ02.81Encounter for paternity testing ICD-10-CMZ02.82Encounter for adoption services ICD-10-CMZ02.83Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z02.71 a billable code?
Yes. Z02.71 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.