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Z01.818

Billable

Encounter for other preprocedural examination

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

What This Code Means

Other types of medical examinations performed before a scheduled surgical procedure or medical intervention not covered by more specific pre-procedural codes.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for pre-procedural evaluations such as dental clearance, neurological assessment, or other specialty clearances
  • •This is a catch-all code; use more specific codes (Z01.810, Z01.811, Z01.812) when applicable

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└Z01.818Encounter for other preprocedural examination
└Z01.818Encounter for other preprocedural examination

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