Z00.71

Billable

Encntr for exam for delay growth in chldhd w abn findings

Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood with abnormal findings

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z00.7

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)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify abnormal findings

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encntr for exam for delay growth in chldhd w abn findings?

The ICD-10-CM code for encntr for exam for delay growth in chldhd w abn findings is Z00.71. The full clinical description is "Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood with abnormal findings". Z00.71 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z00.71 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z00.71 represents "Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood with abnormal findings". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z00.71 a billable code?

Yes, Z00.71 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z00.71 in?

Z00.71 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z00.71?

Z00.71 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.-).

Are additional codes required with Z00.71?

Yes, when using Z00.71 you should also code: code to identify abnormal findings.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z00.71?

Z00.71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910465. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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