ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Explanation of medication: Z71.89
The ICD-10-CM index points "Explanation of medication" to Z71.89, Other specified counseling. Z71.89 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in Z71
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- Z71Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- Z71.0Person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another personBillable
- Z71.1Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is madeBillable
- Z71.2Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findingsBillable
- Z71.3Dietary counseling and surveillanceBillable
- Z71.4Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillanceHeader
- Z71.41Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholicBillable
- Z71.42Counseling for family member of alcoholicBillable
- Z71.5Drug abuse counseling and surveillanceHeader
- Z71.51Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuserBillable
- Z71.52Counseling for family member of drug abuserBillable
- Z71.6Tobacco abuse counselingBillable
- Z71.7Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counselingBillable
- Z71.8Other specified counselingHeader
- Z71.81Spiritual or religious counselingBillable
- Z71.82Exercise counselingBillable
- Z71.83Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counselingBillable
- Z71.84Encounter for health counseling related to travelBillable
- Z71.85Encounter for immunization safety counselingBillable
- Z71.87Encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counselingBillable
- Z71.88Encounter for counseling for socioeconomic factorsBillable
- Z71.89Other specified counselingBillable
- Z71.9Counseling, unspecifiedBillable
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Related pages
- Z71.89 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category Z71Every code under it
- Chapter 21Factors influencing health status
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Explanation of medication?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Explanation of medication" to Z71.89, Other specified counseling. Z71.89 is a billable code.
Is Z71.89 billable?
Yes. Z71.89 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to Z71.89?
The CDC tabular list gives 3 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for Z71.89 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is Z71.89 in?
Chapter 21. Factors influencing health status.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.