All ICD10 Codes

Z00

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

Use a more specific code (5 billable, 3 non-billable)
Z00.0Encounter for general adult medical examinationhas subcodesZ00.1Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinationshas subcodesZ00.2Encounter for examination for period of rapid growth in childhoodZ00.3Encounter for examination for adolescent development stateZ00.5Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissueZ00.6Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research programZ00.7Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhoodhas subcodesZ00.8Encounter for other general examination
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).

Z00-Z13 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • encounter for pre-procedural examinations (Z01.81-)
  • special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
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 diagnosisNot billable
Z00.0Encounter for general adult medical examinationSubcodes
Z00.1Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinationsSubcodes
Z00.2Encounter for examination for period of rapid growth in childhoodBillable
Z00.3Encounter for examination for adolescent development stateBillable
Z00.5Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissueBillable
Z00.6Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research programBillable
Z00.7Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhoodSubcodes
Z00.8Encounter for other general examinationBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z00:

blockZ00-Z13
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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