Z76 – Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
ICD-10-CM code
Z76
- Code
Z76(claims format:Z76)- Description
- Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under Z76
Z76 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- 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
- Z76.5 – Malingerer [conscious simulation]Billable
- Z76.8 – Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstancesHeader (more codes below)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z76?
Z76 is the ICD-10-CM code for persons encountering health services in other circumstances, in the block Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).
Is Z76 a billable code?
No. Z76 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.