Z02.81

Billable

Encounter for paternity testing

Encounter for paternity testing

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z02.8

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for paternity testing?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for paternity testing is Z02.81. The full clinical description is "Encounter for paternity testing". Z02.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Z02.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z02.81 represents "Encounter for paternity testing". 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 Z02.81 a billable code?

Yes, Z02.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z02.81 in?

Z02.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z02.81?

Z02.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z02.81?

Z02.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910519. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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