Z76Header code — not billable
Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z76
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z76
Z76.0Encounter for issue of repeat prescriptionYesZ76.1Encounter for health supervision and care of foundlingYesZ76.2Encntr for hlth suprvsn and care of healthy infant and childYesZ76.3Healthy person accompanying sick personYesZ76.4Other boarder to healthcare facilityYesZ76.5Malingerer [conscious simulation]YesZ76.8Persons encountering health services in oth circumstancesZ76.81Expectant parent(s) prebirth pediatrician visitYesZ76.82Awaiting organ transplant statusYesZ76.89Persons encountering health services in oth circumstancesYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z76?
Z76 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Persons encountering health services in other circumstances.
Is Z76 a billable code?
No. Z76 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 Z76 in?
Z76 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z76 become effective?
Z76 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z76?
Z76 belongs to category Z76, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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