Z00

Non-billable

Encntr for general exam w/o complaint, susp or reprtd dx

Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z00-Z13

Child Codes

8

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)
  • encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • encounter for pre-procedural examinations (Z01.81-)
  • special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)

Child Codes (8)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z00?

ICD-10-CM code Z00 represents "Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z00 a billable code?

No, Z00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Z00.

What chapter is Z00 in?

Z00 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z00?

Z00 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-).

What are the subcategories under Z00?

Z00 has 8 child codes, including: Z00.0 (Encounter for general adult medical examination), Z00.1 (Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinations), Z00.2 (Encounter for exam for period of rapid growth in childhood), Z00.3 (Encounter for examination for adolescent development state), and 4 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z00?

Z00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910442. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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