ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for exercise counseling
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Counseling (for) › exercise”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding exercise counseling
The ICD-10-CM code for exercise counseling is Z71.82 (Exercise counseling).
Within Z71.8 (other specified counseling), Z71.82 is specifically for exercise counseling. Related codes cover Spiritual or religious counseling (Z71.81), encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling (Z71.83), encounter for health counseling related to travel (Z71.84), encounter for immunization safety counseling (Z71.85), encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling (Z71.87), encounter for counseling for socioeconomic factors (Z71.88) and other specified counseling (Z71.89).
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 exercise counseling ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for exercise counseling?
- Z71.82 — Exercise counseling.
Is Z71.82 billable?
- Yes. Z71.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z71.82 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 Z71.82 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z71.82 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.