Z01.1

Non-Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Encounter for examination of ears and hearing

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH21Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z00-Z13Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
Z01Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
Z01.1Encounter for examination of ears and hearingNot billable
Z01.10Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findingsBillable
Z01.11Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with abnormal findingsSubcodes
Z01.12Encounter for hearing conservation and treatmentBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z01.1:

categoryZ01
Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
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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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