ICD-10-CM Z02.83: Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z02.83

Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z02.83

Use Additional Code

code for findings of alcohol or drugs in blood (R78.-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z02.83 (Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test)

ICD-10-CM code Z02.83 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 Z02.83 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z02.83 - Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test. 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 blood-alcohol and blood-drug test.