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Z71.87

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Encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A healthcare visit focused on helping a young adult transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, including discussion of self-management, new providers, and changes in care approach.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is typically used for adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions moving to adult care settings
  • •Document the specific transition topics discussed, such as medication management, appointment scheduling, or insurance changes

Code Also

  • chronic condition, if applicable, such as:
  • autism spectrum disorder (F84.0)
  • congenital malformations of the circulatory system (Q20-Q28)
  • cystic fibrosis (E84.-)
  • sickle-cell disorder (D57.-)

Code Hierarchy

└Z71Persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified└Z71.8Other specified counseling└Z71.87Encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling
└Z71.87Encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling

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