Z71.51 Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser
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.-)
Use additional code
Add a second code for the following, when documented.
- code for drug abuse or dependence (F11-F16, F18-F19)
Related codes
Z71.2Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings 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-CMZ71.52Counseling for family member of drug abuser ICD-10-CMZ71.6Tobacco abuse counseling ICD-10-CMZ71.7Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling ICD-10-CMZ71.81Spiritual or religious counseling ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z71.51 a billable code?
Yes. Z71.51 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.