Z13.85

Non-billable

Encounter for screening for nervous system disorders

Encounter for screening for nervous system 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

Parent Code

Z13.8

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

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

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • screening for malignant neoplasms (Z12.-)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for screening for nervous system disorders?

The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for nervous system disorders is Z13.85. The full clinical description is "Encounter for screening for nervous system disorders". Z13.85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z13.85 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z13.85 represents "Encounter for screening for nervous system disorders". 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 Z13.85 a billable code?

No, Z13.85 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z13.85.

What chapter is Z13.85 in?

Z13.85 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z13.85?

Z13.85 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 Z13.85?

Z13.85 has 2 child codes, including: Z13.850 (Encounter for screening for traumatic brain injury), Z13.858 (Encounter for screening for other nervous system disorders).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z13.85?

Z13.85 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910634. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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