2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z76Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z69-Z76›Z76

ICD-10-CM Z76
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z76 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for persons encountering health services in other circumstances, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Z76.0, Z76.1, Z76.2, and Z76.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z76
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Chapter
Z69-Z76
Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ69-Z76Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
CategoryZ76Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
This CodeZ76Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

Specific Coding for Persons encountering health services in other circumstancesOverview

Non-specific codes like Z76 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Z76.0 for Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

  • Use Z76.1 for Encounter for health supervision and care of foundling

  • Use Z76.2 for Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child

  • Use Z76.3 for Healthy person accompanying sick person

  • Use Z76.4 for Other boarder to healthcare facility

  • Use Z76.5 for Malingerer [conscious simulation]

  • Z76.8 for Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

  • Use Z76.81 for Expectant parent(s) prebirth pediatrician visit

  • Use Z76.82 for Awaiting organ transplant status

  • Use Z76.89 for Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z76Overview

Is Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for persons encountering health services in other circumstances, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for persons encountering health services in other circumstances need a more specific code from this category, such as Z76.0, Z76.1, and Z76.2.