Z11.0
BillableEncounter for screening for intestinal infectious diseases
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A patient is undergoing screening to check for infectious diseases that affect the intestines, such as parasites or bacterial infections.
Coding Tips
- •This is a screening code used when the patient has no symptoms; if symptoms are present, use the appropriate diagnosis code instead
- •Document the reason for screening, such as travel history, exposure, or routine screening protocol
Code Hierarchy
└Z11Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases└Z11.0Encounter for screening for intestinal infectious diseases
└Z11.0Encounter for screening for intestinal infectious diseases