Z02.7 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for issue of medical certificate
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z02.7Encounter for issue of medical certificate
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z02.7 sits
- 1
Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- 2
Section
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
- 3
Category Z02
Encounter for administrative examination
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Code Z02.7
Encounter for issue of medical certificate
More specific choices
Codes under Z02.7
Z02.7 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Z02.7.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z02.7.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z02.7.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- encounter for general medical examination (Z00-Z01, Z02.0-Z02.6, Z02.8-Z02.9)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z02.7.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z02.7 mean?
Z02.7 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for issue of medical certificate.”
Is Z02.7 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z02.7 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Z02.7 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z02.7 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) (Z00–Z13), under category Z02, Encounter for administrative examination.
What coding notes are listed for Z02.7?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z02.7 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: encounter for general medical examination (Z00-Z01, Z02.0-Z02.6, Z02.8-Z02.9). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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