Z05.1

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ChapterZ00–Z99
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Official Description

Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out

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:
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z00-Z13Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
Z05Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Z05.1Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z05.1:

categoryZ05
Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
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blockZ00-Z13
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to Z05.1. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

1 raw paths
Observation (following) (for) (without need for further medical care)1 unique routes
newborn (for)
suspected condition, related to exposure from the mother or birth process
ruled out
infectious→Z05.1

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 795
Normal Newborn
DRG 951
Other Factors Influencing Health Status

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