Z71.0

Billable

Person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person

Z71.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z71
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Includes

  • 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)

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". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z71.0 a billable code?
Yes — Z71.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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