2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z71.83Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z69-Z76›Z71

ICD-10-CM Z71.83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z71.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified encounters and counseling.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z71.83
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Short Description
Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z71.8
Other specified counseling

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ69-Z76Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
CategoryZ71Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified
This CodeZ71.83Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Z71.83 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • counseling for procreative genetics Z31.5
  • counseling for procreative management Z31.6

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Counseling(for)
      • genetic
        • nonprocreative
    • Encounter(with health service) (for)
      • genetic
        • counseling
          • nonprocreative

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR FAC012
Other specified encounters and counseling
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Genetic Counseling

Genetic counseling provides information and support to people who have, or may be at risk for, genetic disorders. A genetic counselor meets with you to discuss genetic risks. The counseling may be for yourself or a family member. Or you may get it when you are planning or expecting a baby. You may follow up with genetic testing.

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Convert Z71.83 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V26.33 Genetic counseling
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement Z71.83 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • Z31.5 - Encounter for genetic counseling
  • Z31.5 - Encounter for procreative genetic counseling
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z71.83Overview

Is Z71.83 (Other specified counseling) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is Z71.83 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z71.83?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling converts to ICD-9-CM V26.33 (genetic counseling). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.