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 2027, 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
About the Z76 Code Range
These codes describe people who encounter health services for reasons other than care of an illness or injury. The circumstances include repeat prescriptions, care of healthy children, accompanying someone who is sick, and awaiting an organ transplant.
The subdivisions separate those circumstances. Z76.0 concerns a repeat prescription. Z76.1 identifies care of a foundling, while Z76.2 identifies care of another healthy infant or child. Z76.3 identifies a healthy person accompanying someone who is sick; Z76.4 identifies another boarder at a healthcare facility. Z76.5 identifies someone consciously simulating illness. Under Z76.8, the codes distinguish expectant parents visiting a pediatrician before birth (Z76.81), awaiting an organ transplant (Z76.82), and other specified circumstances (Z76.89).
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
