Z51.5

Encounter for palliative care

Billable Chapter 21

Code Information

ICD-10-CM CodeZ51.5

Short DescriptionEncounter for palliative care

Long DescriptionEncounter for palliative care

BillableYes

ChapterChapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Parent CodeZ51

Hierarchy Depth1

About Z51.5

Z51.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code representing encounter for palliative care.

ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) is the official system for assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures in the United States. This code is billable and can be used on medical claims.