Z71.2 Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31)
- sex counseling (Z70.-)
Related codes
Z71.0Person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person ICD-10-CMZ71.1Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made ICD-10-CMZ71.3Dietary counseling and surveillance ICD-10-CMZ71.41Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic ICD-10-CMZ71.42Counseling for family member of alcoholic ICD-10-CMZ71.51Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser ICD-10-CMZ71.52Counseling for family member of drug abuser ICD-10-CMZ71.6Tobacco abuse counseling ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z71.2 a billable code?
Yes. Z71.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.