Z71.1 Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Also covers
- Person encountering health services with feared condition which was not demonstrated
- Person encountering health services in which problem was normal state
- 'Worried well'
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions proven not to exist (Z03.-)
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- contraceptive or procreation counseling (Z30-Z31)
- sex counseling (Z70.-)
Related codes
Z71.0Person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person ICD-10-CMZ71.2Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings ICD-10-CMZ71.3Dietary counseling and surveillance ICD-10-CMZ71.41Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic ICD-10-CMZ71.42Counseling for family member of alcoholic ICD-10-CMZ71.51Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser ICD-10-CMZ71.52Counseling for family member of drug abuser ICD-10-CMZ71.6Tobacco abuse counseling ICD-10-CM
Common questions
Is Z71.1 a billable code?
Yes. Z71.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.