ICD-10-CM Z71.1: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z71.1

Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z71.1

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions proven not to exist (Z03.-)

Inclusion Terms
  • Person encountering health services with feared condition which was not demonstrated
  • Person encountering health services in which problem was normal state
  • 'Worried well'

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z71.1 (Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made)

ICD-10-CM code Z71.1 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 Z71.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z71.1 - Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made. 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 Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made.