Z13.0
BillableEncounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A preventive health visit to screen for blood disorders and immune system problems before symptoms appear.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when screening is the primary reason for the encounter, not for diagnosis or treatment of an existing condition
- •This is appropriate for routine blood work ordered to check for anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, or immune deficiencies
Code Hierarchy
└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.0Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
└Z13.0Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism