ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for dietary counseling
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Counseling (for) › dietary”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding dietary counseling
The ICD-10-CM code for dietary counseling is Z71.3 (Dietary counseling and surveillance).
Within Z71 (persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified), Z71.3 is specifically for dietary counseling and surveillance. Related codes cover person encountering health services to consult on behalf of another person (Z71.0), person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made (Z71.1), person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings (Z71.2), alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance (Z71.4), drug abuse counseling and surveillance (Z71.5), tobacco abuse counseling (Z71.6), human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling (Z71.7), other specified counseling (Z71.8) and 1 more.
Use an additional code for any associated underlying medical condition: code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about dietary counseling ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for dietary counseling?
- Z71.3 — Dietary counseling and surveillance.
Is Z71.3 billable?
- Yes. Z71.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z71.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z71.3 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z71.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.