ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for counseling and surveillance alcohol
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Alcohol, alcoholic, alcohol-induced › counseling and surveillance”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding counseling and surveillance alcohol
The ICD-10-CM code for counseling and surveillance alcohol is Z71.41 (Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z71.41.
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.
More specific counseling and surveillance alcohol codes (official index)
- family member Z71.42 — Counseling for family member of alcoholic
Common questions about counseling and surveillance alcohol ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for counseling and surveillance alcohol?
- Z71.41 — Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z71.42.
What is the ICD-10 code for family member counseling and surveillance alcohol?
- Z71.42 — Counseling for family member 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.