Z71.87
Billable codeEncounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling
The ICD-10 code for encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling is Z71.87.
Clinical notes
Code also
Two codes may be needed to fully describe a condition, but unlike Code First/Use Additional Code, the sequencing order is not mandated by convention.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z71.81Spiritual or religious counseling
- Z71.82Exercise counseling
- Z71.83Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
- Z71.84Encounter for health counseling related to travel
- Z71.85Encounter for immunization safety counseling
- Z71.88Encounter for counseling for socioeconomic factors
- Z71.89Other specified counseling
- Z71.87Encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling
Associated MS-DRGs
Z71.87 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.