Z02 vs Z71.84
Z02 (Encounter for administrative examination) compared with Z71.84 (Encounter for health counseling related to travel), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Z71.84 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z02: “encounter for administrative examination (Z02.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Z02Encounter for administrative examination | Z71.84Encounter for health counseling related to travel | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) |
| Definition | Encounter for administrative examination is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z02). | Encounter for health counseling related to travel is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Z71.84). |
| Includes | — | Encounter for health risk and safety counseling for (international) travel |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources