Z00.70

Z00.70

Billable

Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood without abnormal findings

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

What This Code Means

A medical visit to evaluate a child whose growth is slower than expected, but no abnormal findings are discovered during the examination.

Coding Tips

•Use the 'without abnormal findings' version only when the evaluation is reassuring
•If any abnormality is identified, use Z00.71 instead

Code Hierarchy

└Z00Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis └Z00.7Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood └Z00.70Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood without abnormal findings

└Z00.70Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhood without abnormal findings