ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for alcohol abuse surveillance
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Surveillance (of) (for) › alcohol abuse”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding alcohol abuse surveillance
The ICD-10-CM code for alcohol abuse surveillance is Z71.41 (Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic).
Within Z71.4 (alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance), Z71.41 is specifically for alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic. Related codes cover counseling for family member of alcoholic (Z71.42).
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 alcohol abuse surveillance ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol abuse surveillance?
- Z71.41 — Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic.
Is Z71.41 billable?
- Yes. Z71.41 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z71.41 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 Z71.41 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z71.41 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.