Z04
Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- encounter for examination for medicolegal reasons
- This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled-out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.
Specific Codes (8)
Z04.1Billable
Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
Z04.2Billable
Encounter for examination and observation following work accident
Z04.3Billable
Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
Z04.4Category
Encounter for examination and observation following alleged rape
Z04.6Billable
Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
Z04.7Category
Encounter for examination and observation following alleged physical abuse
Z04.8Category
Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
Z04.9Billable
Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
