Z11.52

Billable
ChapterZ00–Z99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Encounter for screening for COVID-19

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • 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)
Z11Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases
Z11.5Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Z11.52Encounter for screening for COVID-19Billable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Z11.52:

subcategoryZ11.5
Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
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categoryZ11
Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases
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blockZ00-Z13
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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Code History

  • FY 01/01/21: This code replaced Z11.59 (Encounter for screening for other viral diseases)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

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

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