Z01.81
Non-billableEncounter for preprocedural examinations
Encounter for preprocedural examinations
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Encounter for preoperative examinations
- Encounter for radiological and imaging examinations as part of preprocedural examination
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 (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Z01.81?
ICD-10-CM code Z01.81 represents "Encounter for preprocedural examinations". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z01.81 a billable code?
No, Z01.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Z01.81.
What chapter is Z01.81 in?
Z01.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z01.81?
Z01.81 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 Z01.81?
Z01.81 has 4 child codes, including: Z01.810 (Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination), Z01.811 (Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination), Z01.812 (Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination), Z01.818 (Encounter for other preprocedural examination).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z01.81?
Z01.81 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910491, C2910498, C2910492. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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