Z01.118

Z01.118

Billable

Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

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

What This Code Means

An ear and hearing examination that reveals abnormal findings other than simple hearing loss.

Coding Tips

•Use for findings such as cerumen impaction, ear infection, or other ear pathology
•Specify the actual abnormality with additional diagnosis codes for complete documentation

Use Additional Code

code to identify abnormal findings

Code Hierarchy

└Z01Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis └Z01.1Encounter for examination of ears and hearing └Z01.11Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with abnormal findings └Z01.118Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

└Z01.118Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings