ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for medical certificate issue of
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Issue of › medical certificate”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding medical certificate issue of
The ICD-10-CM code for medical certificate issue of is Z02.79 (Encounter for issue of other medical certificate). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z02.79.
Within Z02.7, choose Z02.79 (issue of other medical certificate) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: disability determination (Z02.71).
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 medical certificate issue of codes (official index)
- for disability determination Z02.71 — Encounter for disability determination
Common questions about medical certificate issue of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for medical certificate issue of?
- Z02.79 — Encounter for issue of other medical certificate. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z02.71.
What is the ICD-10 code for for disability determination medical certificate issue of?
- Z02.71 — Encounter for disability determination.
Is Z02.79 billable?
- Yes. Z02.79 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z02.79 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 Z02.79 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z02.79 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.