Z13

Non-billable

Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders

Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders

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

  • 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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z13?

ICD-10-CM code Z13 represents "Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z13 a billable code?

No, Z13 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 Z13.

What chapter is Z13 in?

Z13 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z13?

Z13 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 Z13?

Z13 has 10 child codes, including: Z13.0 (Encntr screen for dis of the bld/bld-form org/immun mechnsm), Z13.1 (Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus), Z13.2 (Encntr screen for nutritional, metabolic and oth endo disord), Z13.3 (Encntr screen exam for mental health and behavrl disorders), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z13?

Z13 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910605, C2977627. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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