U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z02.83 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z02.83

Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z02.83 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)

  3. 3

    Category Z02

    Encounter for administrative examination

  4. 4

    Subcategory Z02.8

    Encounter for other administrative examinations

  5. 5

    Code Z02.83

    Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z02.83.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z02.83.

Use additional code

  • code for findings of alcohol or drugs in blood (R78.-)

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Z02.83.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z02.83.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z02.83 mean?

Z02.83 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test.”

Is Z02.83 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z02.83 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is Z02.83 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z02.83 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 and subcategory Z02.8, Encounter for other administrative examinations.

What coding notes are listed for Z02.83?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z02.83 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code for findings of alcohol or drugs in blood (R78.-). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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