ICD-10-CM Z71.5: Drug abuse counseling and surveillance

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z71.5

Drug abuse counseling and surveillance

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z71.5

Use Additional Code

code for drug abuse or dependence (F11-F16, F18-F19)

Inclusion Terms

Counseling for significant other, partner, or friend of drug abuser

Parent Code (Less Specific):

Z71 - Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code Z71.5 (Drug abuse counseling and surveillance)

ICD-10-CM code Z71.5 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 Z71.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z71.5 - Drug abuse counseling and surveillance. 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 Drug abuse counseling and surveillance.