Z71.5

Non-billable

Drug abuse counseling and surveillance

Z71.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Drug abuse counseling and surveillance. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z71.51 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z71
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

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What are drugs? Drugs are chemical substances that can change how your body and mind work. They include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines , alcohol , tobacco , and illegal drugs. What is drug use? Drug use, or misuse, includes: Using illegal substances, such as: Anabolic steroids Club drugs Cocaine Heroin Inhalants Marijuana Methamphetamines Misusing prescription medicines , including opioids . This…

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z71.5?
Z71.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Drug abuse counseling and surveillance". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z71.5 a billable code?
No — Z71.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z71.51) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z71.5?
Z71.5 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z71.51, Z71.52.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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