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Z01.812

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Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

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

What This Code Means

Laboratory tests performed before a scheduled surgical procedure or other medical intervention to ensure the patient is medically ready.

Coding Tips

  • •This code covers pre-operative lab work such as blood tests, urinalysis, or other laboratory studies ordered before surgery
  • •Use in addition to codes for specific lab tests if those are being reported separately

Code Hierarchy

└Z01Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis└Z01.8Encounter for other specified special examinations└Z01.81Encounter for preprocedural examinations└Z01.812Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
└Z01.812Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

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