Z01.3
Non-billableEncounter for examination of blood pressure
Encounter for examination of blood pressure
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- routine examination of specific system
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.-)
- encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-)
- encounter for laboratory and radiologic examinations as a component of general medical examinations (Z00.0-)
- encounter for laboratory, radiologic and imaging examinations for sign(s) and symptom(s) - code to the sign(s) or symptom(s)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- screening examinations (Z11-Z13)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z01.3?
ICD-10-CM code Z01.3 represents "Encounter for examination of blood pressure". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z01.3 a billable code?
No, Z01.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z01.3.
What chapter is Z01.3 in?
Z01.3 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z01.3?
Z01.3 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.-); encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under Z01.3?
Z01.3 has 2 child codes, including: Z01.30 (Encounter for exam of blood pressure w/o abnormal findings), Z01.31 (Encounter for exam of blood pressure w abnormal findings).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z01.3?
Z01.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1313910. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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