Z71.0 – Person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z71.0
Code
Z71.0 (claims format: Z710)
Description
Person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person
Short description
Prsn encntr hlth serv to consult on behalf of another person
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block
Z69-Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Parent codes
Z71

Notes for Z71.0

Applicable to:
  • Person encountering health services to seek advice or treatment for non-attending third party
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • anxiety (normal) about sick person in family (Z63.7)
  • expectant (adoptive) parent(s) pre-birth pediatrician visit (Z76.81)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z71 – Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31)
  • sex counseling (Z70.-)

Index terms for Z71.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z71

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z71.0?

Z71.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person, in the block Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).

Is Z71.0 a billable code?

Yes. Z71.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z71.0 belong to?

It belongs to category Z71 – Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.