All ICD10 Codes
Z02Not billable, use a more specific code below

Encounter for administrative examination

In Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13), chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services

15 billable codes under Z02: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Also applies, from Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)

These notes sit on Z00-Z13 and apply to every code under it, including Z02.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers when and how to use Z codes (Z00-Z99) for encounters and supplementary information, including contact, status, history, screening, aftercare, exams, and social determinants of health.

Read Section I.C.21 (page 92)

All codes under Z02

Z02 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

Z02 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under Z02 group to MS-DRG 951 or 795 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to Z02

Notes on these codes point to Z02.

  • Z00 Excludes1: encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
  • Z01 Excludes1: encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
  • Z71.84 Excludes2: encounter for administrative examination (Z02.-)

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.