Z02.83
BillableEncounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A medical visit where blood tests are performed to check for alcohol or drug levels, often required for legal, employment, or administrative purposes.
Coding Tips
- •Code this when testing is the primary reason for the encounter, regardless of results
- •May be used for court-ordered, employment-required, or insurance-required testing
Use Additional Code
- code for findings of alcohol or drugs in blood (R78.-)
Code Hierarchy
└Z02Encounter for administrative examination└Z02.8Encounter for other administrative examinations└Z02.83Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test
└Z02.83Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test