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Z76.0

Billable

Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

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

What This Code Means

A visit to obtain a refill or repeat prescription for medication from a healthcare provider.

Coding Tips

  • This code is used when the primary reason for the encounter is prescription refill, not for a new diagnosis or condition evaluation
  • Document which medication(s) are being refilled in the medical record

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • issue of medical certificate (Z02.7)
  • repeat prescription for contraceptive (Z30.4-)

Code Hierarchy

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