Z01
Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- routine examination of specific system
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with Z01
- encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
- encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-)
- encounter for laboratory, radiologic and imaging examinations for sign(s) and symptom(s) - code to the sign(s) or symptom(s)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- encounter for laboratory and radiologic examinations as a component of general medical examinations (Z00.0-)
- Z11.-Z13 - screening examinations (Z11-Z13)
Notes
- Codes from category Z01 represent the reason for the encounter. A separate procedure code is required to identify any examinations or procedures performed
Specific Codes (6)
Z01.0Category
Encounter for examination of eyes and vision
Z01.1Category
Encounter for examination of ears and hearing
Z01.2Category
Encounter for dental examination and cleaning
Z01.3Category
Encounter for examination of blood pressure
Z01.4Category
Encounter for gynecological examination
Z01.8Category
Encounter for other specified special examinations
