Z01.21
BillableEncounter for dental exam and cleaning w abnormal findings
Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- routine examination of specific system
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction,Z30-Z36, Z39
- •encounter for examination for administrative purposesZ02
- •encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to existZ03
- •encounter for laboratory and radiologic examinations as a component of general medical examinationsZ00.0
- encounter for laboratory, radiologic and imaging examinations for sign(s) and symptom(s) - code to the sign(s) or symptom(s)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify abnormal findings
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Susceptible to caries
- Finding of dental caries susceptibility
- Dental caries susceptibility - finding
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for encounter for dental exam and cleaning w abnormal findings?
The ICD-10-CM code for encounter for dental exam and cleaning w abnormal findings is Z01.21. The full clinical description is "Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings". Z01.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z01.21 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z01.21 represents “Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z01.21 a billable code?
Yes, Z01.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z01.21 in?
Z01.21 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z01.21?
Z01.21 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-); encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-); and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with Z01.21?
Yes, when using Z01.21, also report: abnormal findings.
What SNOMED CT codes does Z01.21 map to?
Z01.21 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 366238008, 251333000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z01.21?
Z01.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910479. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z01.21 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like encounter for dental exam and cleaning w abnormal findings 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 Z01.21?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z01.21 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.