Z04 – Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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.
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Z00-Z99 | Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) |
| Z00-Z13 | Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) |
| Z04 |
Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons
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.
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| Z04.1 | Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident |
| Z04.2 | Encounter for examination and observation following work accident |
| Z04.3 | Encounter for examination and observation following other accident |
| Z04.4 | Encounter for examination and observation following alleged rape |
| Z04.41 | Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult rape |
| Z04.42 | Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child rape |
| Z04.6 | Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority |
| Z04.7 | Encounter for examination and observation following alleged physical abuse |
| Z04.71 | Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse |
| Z04.72 | Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse |
| Z04.8 | Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons |
| Z04.81 | Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation |
| Z04.82 | Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation |
| Z04.89 | Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons |
| Z04.9 | Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason |