Z11.9
BillableEncounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A visit for screening related to infectious or parasitic diseases when the specific type of disease being screened for is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is the least specific code in the Z11 screening category; use only when the specific infectious disease cannot be determined
- •Encourage providers to document the specific disease being screened for to allow for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└Z11Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases└Z11.9Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified
└Z11.9Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified