ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for repeat prescription issue of
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Issue of › repeat prescription (appliance) (glasses) (medicinal substance, medicament, medicine)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding repeat prescription issue of
The ICD-10-CM code for repeat prescription issue of is Z76.0 (Encounter for issue of repeat prescription).
Within Z76 (persons encountering health services in other circumstances), Z76.0 is specifically for encounter for issue of repeat prescription. Related codes cover encounter for health supervision and care of foundling (Z76.1), encounter for health supervision and care of other healthy infant and child (Z76.2), healthy person accompanying sick person (Z76.3), other boarder to healthcare facility (Z76.4), Malingerer [conscious simulation] (Z76.5) and persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances (Z76.8).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of Z76.0, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: issue of medical certificate (Z02.7) and repeat prescription for contraceptive (Z30.4-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific repeat prescription issue of codes (official index)
- contraception
Common questions about repeat prescription issue of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for repeat prescription issue of?
- Z76.0 — Encounter for issue of repeat prescription.
Is Z76.0 billable?
- Yes. Z76.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z76.0 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 Z76.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z76.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.