Z02.83
BillableEncounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test
Z02.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a blood alcohol test? A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (also called ethanol) in a sample of your blood. Alcohol is the ingredient in beer, wine, and distilled spirits (liquor) that makes you feel intoxicated (drunk). When you have an alcoholic drink, your digestive tract quickly absorbs the alcohol. It then enters your bloodstream and stays there until your liver can break it down and…
Read more about Blood Alcohol Level at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Use additional code
- •code for findings of alcohol or drugs in blood (R78.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z02.83?
- Z02.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z02.83 a billable code?
- Yes — Z02.83 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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