ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for forced labor exploitation examination
Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Examination (for) (following) (general) (of) (routine) › forced labor exploitation”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding forced labor exploitation examination
The ICD-10-CM code for forced labor exploitation examination is Z04.82 (Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation).
Within Z04.8 (encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons), Z04.82 is specifically for encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation. Related codes cover of victim following forced sexual exploitation (Z04.81) and for other specified reasons (Z04.89).
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 forced labor exploitation examination ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for forced labor exploitation examination?
- Z04.82 — Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation.
Is Z04.82 billable?
- Yes. Z04.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z04.82 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Z04.82 as a principal diagnosis.
Is Z04.82 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z04.82 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.