Z04.71

Billable

Encntr for exam and obs fol alleged adult physical abuse

Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z04.7

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Suspected adult physical abuse, ruled out

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • encounter for examination for medicolegal reasons
  • This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled-out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.

Excludes 1

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

  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)
  • confirmed case of adult physical abuse (T74.-)
  • encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult sexual abuse (Z04.41)
  • suspected case of adult physical abuse, not ruled out (T76.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z04.71?

ICD-10-CM code Z04.71 represents "Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z04.71 a billable code?

Yes, Z04.71 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z04.71 in?

Z04.71 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z04.71?

Z04.71 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); confirmed case of adult physical abuse (T74.-); encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult sexual abuse (Z04.41); and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z04.71?

Z04.71 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910563, C2910562. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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