ICD-10-CM Z71.8: Other specified counseling

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z71.8

Other specified counseling

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z71.8

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • counseling for procreative genetics (Z31.5)
  • counseling for procreative management (Z31.6)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for health counseling related to travel (Z71.84)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

counseling for contraception (Z30.0-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • encounter for administrative examination (Z02.-)
  • encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis (Z01.-)
Inclusion Terms

Encounter for health risk and safety counseling for (international) travel

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for vaccine product safety counseling

Code Also

, if applicable, encounter for immunization (Z23)

Code Also

, if applicable, encounter for immunization (Z23)

Code Also

, if applicable, immunization not carried out (Z28.-)

Code Also
  • chronic condition, if applicable, such as:
  • autism spectrum disorder (F84.0)
  • congenital malformations of the circulatory system (Q20-Q28)
  • cystic fibrosis (E84.-)
  • sickle-cell disorder (D57.-)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z71.8 (Other specified counseling)

ICD-10-CM code Z71.8 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 Z71.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z71.8 - Other specified counseling. 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 Other specified counseling.