ICD Code Z71.2
ICD code Z71.2 is used to indicate an encounter for advice, counseling, or consultation related to travel.
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What is ICD diagnosis code Z71.2
ICD code Z71.2 is counseling for tobacco use.
When to use ICD code Z71.2
1. Patient presents for counseling related to tobacco use or exposure.
2. No current diagnosis of tobacco dependence or tobacco-related disorder is documented.
3. Counseling is provided as a preventive service or for health education purposes.
4. The primary reason for the encounter is to address tobacco use, not to treat a tobacco-related illness.
5. No active symptoms or conditions directly resulting from tobacco use are being treated during the encounter.
Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z71.2
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z71.2 include:
- 99401
- 99402
- 99403
- 99404
- 99406
- 99407
- 99201–99215 (as appropriate for evaluation and management services)
- G0443 (Medicare-specific for brief behavioral counseling)
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