Z05.1
BillableObservation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A newborn is observed and evaluated for a suspected infection, but testing rules out any infectious disease.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when infection was suspected (such as from maternal history or clinical signs) but cultures and tests came back negative
- •Document what type of infection was suspected (bacterial, viral, etc.) in the clinical notes
Code Hierarchy
└Z05Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out└Z05.1Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out
└Z05.1Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out