Z04.72 – Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Type 1 Excludes
confirmed case of child physical abuse (T74.-)
encounter for examination and observation following alleged child sexual abuse (Z04.42)
suspected case of child physical abuse, not ruled out (T76.-)
Applicable To
Suspected child physical abuse, ruled out
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Examination
(for) (following) (general) (of) (routine)
Z00.00
abuse, physical, ruled out
(alleged)
following
assault, alleged, ruled out
Observation
(following) (for) (without need for further medical care)
Z04.9
suspected, ruled out
See also Suspected condition, ruled out
abuse, physical
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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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 |
| Z04.7 | Encounter for examination and observation following alleged physical abuse |
| Z04.72 |
Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse
Type 1 Excludes
confirmed case of child physical abuse (T74.-)
encounter for examination and observation following alleged child sexual abuse (Z04.42)
suspected case of child physical abuse, not ruled out (T76.-)
Applicable to
Suspected child physical abuse, ruled out
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