Z00.110

Z00.110

Billable

Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

This code is used for a routine health examination of a newborn baby who is less than 8 days old, typically performed in the hospital after birth.

Coding Tips

•This is commonly used for the initial newborn screening and assessment performed within the first week of life
•Use the appropriate fifth character (0) to specify the age group under 8 days

Code Hierarchy

└Z00Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis └Z00.1Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinations └Z00.11Newborn health examination └Z00.110Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

└Z00.110Health examination for newborn under 8 days old