Z11
Non-billableEncounter for screening for infec/parastc diseases
Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases
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
- Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction,Z30-Z36, Z39
- encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Child Codes (10)
Z11.0Encounter for screening for intestinal infectious diseases
Z11.1Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Z11.2Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases
Z11.3Encntr screen for infections w sexl mode of transmiss
Z11.4Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus
Z11.5Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Z11.6Encntr screen for oth protozoal diseases and helminthiases
Z11.7Encounter for testing for latent tuberculosis infection
Z11.8Encounter for screening for oth infec/parastc diseases
Z11.9Encounter for screening for infec/parastc diseases, unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
UMLS
- Encounter for screening for infec/parastc diseasesC2910586
- Encounter for screening for infec/parastc diseases, unspC2910586
- Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseasesC2910586
- Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecifiedC2910586
- Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.C2977627
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for screening for infec/parastc diseases?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for infec/parastc diseases is Z11. The full clinical description is "Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases". Z11 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z11 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z11 represents “Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z11 a billable code?
No, Z11 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 Z11.
What chapter is Z11 in?
Z11 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z11?
Z11 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom.
What are the subcategories under Z11?
Z11 has 10 child codes, including: Z11.0 (Encounter for screening for intestinal infectious diseases), Z11.1 (Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis), Z11.2 (Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases), Z11.3 (Encntr screen for infections w sexl mode of transmiss), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z11?
Z11 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910586, C2977627. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z11 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for screening for infec/parastc diseases affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z11?
Z11 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA08.Z (Special screening examination for unspecified infectious diseases).
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