Z71.5Header code — not billable
Drug abuse counseling and surveillance
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z71
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z71
Z71Persons encntr health serv for oth cnsl and med advice, NECZ71.0Prsn encntr hlth serv to consult on behalf of another personYesZ71.1Person w feared hlth complaint in whom no diagnosis is madeYesZ71.2Person consulting for explanation of exam or test findingsYesZ71.3Dietary counseling and surveillanceYesZ71.4Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillanceZ71.41Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholicYesZ71.42Counseling for family member of alcoholicYesZ71.51Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuserYesZ71.52Counseling for family member of drug abuserYesZ71.6Tobacco abuse counselingYesZ71.7Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counselingYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z71.5?
Z71.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Drug abuse counseling and surveillance.
Is Z71.5 a billable code?
No. Z71.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z71.5 in?
Z71.5 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z71.5 become effective?
Z71.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z71.5?
Z71.5 belongs to category Z71, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.