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Z13.31

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Encounter for screening for depression

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 depression in the general population.

Coding Tips

  • •Use when depression screening tools (like PHQ-9) are administered during a preventive visit
  • •Do not use if depression is already diagnosed; use F32 or F33 codes for diagnosed depression

Code Hierarchy

└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.3Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders└Z13.31Encounter for screening for depression
└Z13.31Encounter for screening for depression

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