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 2026, 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
The ICD-10 code Z02 and its subcodes cover encounters for various administrative examinations that do not directly relate to illness or injury. These codes are used when a patient is seen specifically for evaluations required by institutions, employers, or legal processes.
Z02 codes include encounters for examinations like admission to educational or residential institutions (Z02.0, Z02.2), pre-employment reviews (Z02.1), armed forces recruitment (Z02.3), and issuing medical certificates (Z02.7). Notably, Z02.4 is used for driving license fitness checks, also known by terms such as "fit to drive" or "disabled driver exam," which help clarify driving capability. For insurance purposes, Z02.6 captures life assurance exams sometimes called "special examinations performed." Disability assessments fall under Z02.71, including various impairment classes and disability evaluation percentages. Other codes cover paternity testing (Z02.81), adoption services like "gain of new family member" (Z02.82), and blood-alcohol testing (Z02.83). Using these codes, healthcare providers document examinations required for administrative, legal, or institutional qualifications accurately and consistently.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
