Z71.41
BillableAlcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A person with alcohol abuse problems receives counseling and is monitored for their alcohol use and recovery progress.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for the individual struggling with alcohol abuse, not family members
- •Document the type of counseling provided and the patient's engagement level in treatment
Code Hierarchy
└Z71Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified└Z71.4Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance└Z71.41Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic
└Z71.41Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic