Z05.73
BillableObservation and evaluation of newborn for suspected connective tissue 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 being observed and evaluated because a connective tissue condition was suspected, but testing has ruled it out.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies which connective tissue condition was initially suspected
- •This observation code should be used as the primary reason for the encounter when the suspected condition is ruled out
Code Hierarchy
└Z05Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out└Z05.7Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected skin, subcutaneous, musculoskeletal and connective tissue condition ruled out└Z05.73Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected connective tissue condition ruled out
└Z05.73Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected connective tissue condition ruled out