Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z76) ICD-10-CM
The Z76 code range covers persons encountering health services in other circumstances with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 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 Z76 Range 11 codes · 9 billable
- Z76 Persons encountering health services in other circumstancesNon-billable
- Z76.0 Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
- Z76.1 Encounter for health supervision and care of foundling
- Z76.2 Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child
- Z76.3 Healthy person accompanying sick person
- Z76.4 Other boarder to healthcare facility
- Z76.5 Malingerer [conscious simulation]
- Z76.8 Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstancesNon-billable
- Z76.81 Expectant parent(s) prebirth pediatrician visit
- Z76.82 Awaiting organ transplant status
- Z76.89 Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the Z76 range.
Air Travel
Travel by means of an airplane, helicopter, or balloon.
Dimenhydrinate
A drug combination that contains diphenhydramine and theophylline. It is used for treating VERTIGO, MOTION SICKNESS, and NAUSEA associated with PREGNANCY.
Malingering
Simulation of symptoms of illness or injury with intent to deceive in order to obtain a goal, e.g., a claim of physical illness to avoid jury duty.
Quarantine
Limited freedom of movement of individuals to reduce the risk of spread of communicable disease by those who have been exposed to infectious or communicable disease in order to prevent its spread; a period of detention of vessels, vehicles, or travelers coming from infected or suspected places; and detention or isolation on account of suspected contagion. It includes government regulations on travel restrictions, border security measures to mitigate spread of a contagion and the detention of animals at frontiers or ports of entrance for the prevention of infectious disease. (From Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 17th ed)
Records
Works on authentic evidence, of something having legal importance. The concept includes certificates of birth, death, etc., as well as hospital, medical, and other institutional records.
Space Flight
Travel beyond the earth's atmosphere.
Travel
MOVEMENT across different GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS.
Travel Medicine
Multidisciplinary field focusing on prevention of infectious diseases and patient safety during international TRAVEL. Key element of patient's pre-travel visit to the physician is a health risk assessment.
Travel Nursing
A type of nursing practice involving licensed professional nurses who travel to work in temporary nursing positions.
Travel-Related Illness
Health problems associated with TRAVEL.
About the Z76 Code Range
ICD-10 code Z76 identifies persons encountering health services in special or unusual circumstances that do not fit standard diagnostic categories. This code and its subcategories help detail encounters such as repeat prescription issues, health supervision for infants, or individuals waiting for organ transplants.
The section includes specific codes like Z76.0 for repeat prescription encounters, covering synonyms like repeated prescription or repeat prescription card issued. Z76.2 addresses health supervision of healthy infants with risk factors, also known as high-risk infants or twins/triplets under monitoring. Other notable codes cover situations such as a healthy person accompanying a sick individual (Z76.3), boarders in healthcare facilities (Z76.4), and malingering or feigning symptoms (ยงZ76.5). The code Z76.82 captures patients awaiting organ transplants, encompassing terms like awaiting transplantation of heart, lung, kidney, or liver. These codes are specifically used for documentation of these unique healthcare encounters rather than diseases, facilitating precise billing and patient records for unusual or administrative healthcare situations. Knowing the ICD-10 code for a specific encounter type ensures accurate coding and communication in medical records.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z76 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 9 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 Z76 range classify?
The range classifies persons encountering health services in other circumstances. 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.
