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  2. ICD-10-CM (2016)
  3. Chapter 21
  4. Section Z00-Z13
  5. Code Z04

ICD-10-CM Code Z04
Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons

NON-BILLABLE
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

ICD Code Z04 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the eight child codes of Z04 that describes the diagnosis 'encounter for examination and observation for other reasons' in more detail.

Coding Notes for Z04 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Code Includes Notes:
Includes
Includes notes further define, or give examples of, conditions included in the section.
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.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Z04 - Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Z04. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Request for expert evidence
Observation(following) (for) (without need for further medical care)
Investigation (see: Examination)
Evaluation(for) (of) +
Observation(following) (for) (without need for further medical care) +
Examination(for) (following) (general) (of) (routine) +
Admission(for) (see: Encounter (for)) +
Test, tests, testing(for) +

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