ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z02.7
Encounter for issue of medical certificate
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z02.7
encounter for general medical examination (Z00-Z01, Z02.0-Z02.6, Z02.8-Z02.9)
- Encounter for issue of medical certificate of incapacity
- Encounter for issue of medical certificate of invalidity
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z02.7 (Encounter for issue of medical certificate)
ICD-10-CM code Z02.7 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z02.7 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z02.7 - Encounter for issue of medical certificate. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encounter for issue of medical certificate.