ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for foundling
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Foundling”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding foundling
The ICD-10-CM code for foundling is Z76.1 (Encounter for health supervision and care of foundling).
Within Z76 (persons encountering health services in other circumstances), Z76.1 is specifically for encounter for health supervision and care of foundling. Related codes cover encounter for issue of repeat prescription (Z76.0), encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child (Z76.2), healthy person accompanying sick person (Z76.3), other boarder to healthcare facility (Z76.4), Malingerer [conscious simulation] (Z76.5) and persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances (Z76.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about foundling ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for foundling?
- Z76.1 — Encounter for health supervision and care of foundling.
Is Z76.1 billable?
- Yes. Z76.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z76.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Z76.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is Z76.1 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z76.1 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.