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# Z02.83 Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Note

-   Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

### Use additional code

Add a second code for the following, when documented.

-   code for findings of alcohol or drugs in blood (R78.-)

## Related codes

-   [`Z02.6` Encounter for examination for insurance purposes ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.6/)
-   [`Z02.71` Encounter for disability determination ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.71/)
-   [`Z02.79` Encounter for issue of other medical certificate ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.79/)
-   [`Z02.81` Encounter for paternity testing ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.81/)
-   [`Z02.82` Encounter for adoption services ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.82/)
-   [`Z02.84` Encounter for child welfare exam ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.84/)
-   [`Z02.89` Encounter for other administrative examinations ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.89/)
-   [`Z02.9` Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/z02.9/)

## Common questions

### Is Z02.83 a billable code?

Yes. Z02.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

Z02 Encounter for administrative examination

Chapter

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Billable

Yes

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