ICD-10-CM Code Z04.1
Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Z04.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of encounter for examination and observation following transport accident. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Coding Notes for Z04.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Encounter for examination and observation following work accident - instead, use code Z04.2
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #922-923 - Other injury, poisoning and toxic effect diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #922-923 - Other injury, poisoning and toxic effect diagnoses without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'Z04.1 - Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code Z04.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code Z04.1 and a single ICD9 code, V71.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: Z04 - Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons