Z05

Non-billable

Enctr for Obs & eval of NB for susp diseases and cond R/O

Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z00-Z13

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • This category is to be used for newborns, within the neonatal period (the first 28 days of life), who are suspected of having an abnormal condition, but without signs or symptoms, and which, after examination and observation, is ruled out.

Excludes 1

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

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

Child Codes (10)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z05?

ICD-10-CM code Z05 represents "Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z05 a billable code?

No, Z05 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Z05.

What chapter is Z05 in?

Z05 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z05?

Z05 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 subcategories under Z05?

Z05 has 10 child codes, including: Z05.0 (Obs & eval of NB for suspected cardiac condition ruled out), Z05.1 (Obs & eval of NB for suspected infect condition ruled out), Z05.2 (Obs & eval of NB for suspected neuro condition ruled out), Z05.3 (Obs & eval of NB for suspected resp condition ruled out), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z05?

Z05 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4270739, C4509543. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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