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Z04.1

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Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

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

What This Code Means

A medical visit for examination and observation of a patient following a transportation accident to ensure no injuries were sustained.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for post-accident observation visits even if no injuries are found
  • •This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after motor vehicle accidents, airplane incidents, or other transport-related events

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • encounter for examination and observation following work accident (Z04.2)

Code Hierarchy

└Z04Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons└Z04.1Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
└Z04.1Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

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