ICD-10-CM Z71.42: Counseling for family member of alcoholic

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z71.42

Counseling for family member of alcoholic

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z71.42

Inclusion Terms

Counseling for significant other, partner, or friend of alcoholic

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z71.42 (Counseling for family member of alcoholic)

ICD-10-CM code Z71.42 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 Z71.42 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z71.42 - Counseling for family member of alcoholic. 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 Counseling for family member of alcoholic.