Z00.70
Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood without abnormal findings
Metadata & Insights
- •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
- •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
- •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
Clinical Hierarchy
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z00-Z13Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
Z00Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
Z00.7Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood
Z00.70Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood without abnormal findings
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z00.70:
categoryZ00
Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
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Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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