ICD-10 Z71.83
Billable / SpecificEncounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
About ICD-10-CM Z71.83
ICD-10-CM code Z71.83 represents Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling. This is a billable/specific code in the Factors Influencing Health Status chapter (block Z71). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Z71.83 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with Z71.83. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- counseling for procreative genetics (Z31.5)
- counseling for procreative management (Z31.6)
Medicare LCD Coverage for Z71.83
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Z71.83 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Z71.83.
2 Cigna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Z71.83
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To Z71.83
Other codes in section Z69-Z76 (Persons encountering health services in other circumstances).
ICD-10 Z71.83, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Z71.83 billable? +
Yes, Z71.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for Z71.83? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with Z71.83): counseling for procreative genetics (Z31.5); counseling for procreative management (Z31.6)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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