Z78.1 – Physical restraint status

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z78.1
Code
Z78.1 (claims format: Z781)
Description
Physical restraint status
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
Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
Parent codes
Z78

Notes for Z78.1

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • physical restraint due to a procedure - omit code

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z78 – Other specified health status

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
  • postprocedural status (Z93-Z99)
  • sex reassignment status (Z87.890-)

Block Z77-Z99

Code also:
  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Index terms for Z78.1

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

Related codes in Z78

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z78.1?

Z78.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for physical restraint status, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).

Is Z78.1 a billable code?

Yes. Z78.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z78.1 belong to?

It belongs to category Z78 – Other specified health status.

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.