Z76.2
Billable

Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child

Billable / Specific Code

What is Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child?

ICD-10-CM Z76.2 is the diagnosis code for Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child. This code falls under the section "Persons encountering health services in other circumstances" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for Z76.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Encounter for medical or nursing care or supervision of healthy infant under circumstances such as adverse socioeconomic conditions at home
  • Encounter for medical or nursing care or supervision of healthy infant under circumstances such as awaiting foster or adoptive placement
  • Encounter for medical or nursing care or supervision of healthy infant under circumstances such as maternal illness
  • Encounter for medical or nursing care or supervision of healthy infant under circumstances such as number of children at home preventing or interfering with normal care

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where Z76.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Z76.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, Z76.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does Z76.2 mean?

Z76.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of Z76.2?

The parent code of Z76.2 is Z76 ("Persons encountering health services in other circumstances"). Z76.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is Z76.2 in?

Z76.2 is located in Section Z69-Z76 — "Persons encountering health services in other circumstances" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use Z76.2?

Use Z76.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child?

The ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child is Z76.2.

Can Z76.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, Z76.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is Z76.2 in?

Z76.2 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is Z76.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, Z76.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
Z76.2
Encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child
Billable / Specific Code
21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z69-Z76 — Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
2026 ICD-10-CM