Z76.5 – Malingerer [conscious simulation]
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
ICD-10-CM code
Z76.5
- Code
Z76.5(claims format:Z765)- Description
- Malingerer [conscious simulation]
- 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
- Z76
Notes for Z76.5
Applicable to:
- Person feigning illness (with obvious motivation)
Index terms for Z76.5
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z76
- Z76.0 – Encounter for issue of repeat prescriptionBillable
- Z76.1 – Encounter for health supervision and care of foundlingBillable
- Z76.2 – Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and childBillable
- Z76.3 – Healthy person accompanying sick personBillable
- Z76.4 – Other boarder to healthcare facilityBillable
- Z76.8 – Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstancesHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z76.5?
Z76.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for malingerer [conscious simulation], in the block Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).
Is Z76.5 a billable code?
Yes. Z76.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z76.5 belong to?
It belongs to category Z76 – Persons encountering health services in other circumstances.
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.