Z13.228
BillableEncounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
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 other metabolic disorders such as thyroid problems or metabolic syndrome.
Coding Tips
- •Use for screening of metabolic conditions not specifically covered by other Z13.2 codes
- •Appropriate when thyroid function tests or metabolic panels are ordered for screening purposes
Code Hierarchy
└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.2Encounter for screening for nutritional, metabolic and other endocrine disorders└Z13.22Encounter for screening for metabolic disorder└Z13.228Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
└Z13.228Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders