Diagnosis Code Z71.82 (Exercise Counseling) Added to NCTracks

To align with children’s health quality measure reporting, NC Medicaid has added diagnosis code Z71.82 (Exercise Counseling) to NCTracks as an acceptable secondary diagnosis effective October 1, 2017. Provider’s may resubmit claims that have previously denied for invalid diagnosis code.

Please note, if a claim is submitted with Z71.82 in the primary position, claims will deny with the following EOB “PRIMARY OR PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS NOT ALLOWED. PLEASE VERIFY AND ENTER THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS CODE AND SUBMIT AS A NEW CLAIM”.  If you receive this denial, ensure Z71.82 is not the primary diagnosis on the claim and resubmit.