ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for investigation finding explanation of
Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Explanation of › investigation finding”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding investigation finding explanation of
The ICD-10-CM code for investigation finding explanation of is Z71.2 (Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings).
Within Z71 (persons encountering health services for other counseling and medical advice, not elsewhere classified), Z71.2 is specifically for person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings. 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), dietary counseling and surveillance (Z71.3), 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.
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 investigation finding explanation of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for investigation finding explanation of?
- Z71.2 — Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings.
Is Z71.2 billable?
- Yes. Z71.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z71.2 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 Z71.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z71.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.