Encounter for administrative examination (Z02) ICD-10-CM
The Z02 code range covers encounter for administrative examination with 18 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 15 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the Z02 Range 18 codes · 15 billable
- Z02 Encounter for administrative examinationNon-billable
- Z02.0 Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution
- Z02.1 Encounter for pre-employment examination
- Z02.2 Encounter for examination for admission to residential institution
- Z02.3 Encounter for examination for recruitment to armed forces
- Z02.4 Encounter for examination for driving license
- Z02.5 Encounter for examination for participation in sport
- Z02.6 Encounter for examination for insurance purposes
- Z02.7 Encounter for issue of medical certificateNon-billable
- Z02.71 Encounter for disability determination
- Z02.79 Encounter for issue of other medical certificate
- Z02.8 Encounter for other administrative examinationsNon-billable
- Z02.81 Encounter for paternity testing
- Z02.82 Encounter for adoption services
- Z02.83 Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test
- Z02.84 Encounter for child welfare exam
- Z02.89 Encounter for other administrative examinations
- Z02.9 Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
About the Z02 Code Range
These encounters involve examinations for administrative purposes, such as admission to school, employment, a driving license, or insurance.
The subdivisions identify the purpose of the encounter: educational or residential admission, pre-employment screening, armed forces recruitment, driving, sports, or insurance. Z02.7 concerns medical certificates, with separate codes for disability determination and other certificates. Z02.8 groups other administrative examinations, including paternity testing, adoption services, blood-alcohol and blood-drug testing, and child welfare exams. Z02.9 identifies an unspecified administrative examination.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z02 range?
Of the 18 codes in this range, 15 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Z02 range classify?
The range classifies encounter for administrative examination. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
