ICD-10-CM Z71.51: Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z71.51

Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser

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About ICD-10-CM Code Z71.51 (Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser)

ICD-10-CM code Z71.51 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 Z71.51 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z71.51 - Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser. 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 of drug abuser.