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Z13.41

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Encounter for autism screening

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A visit to screen a child for autism spectrum disorder or autistic behaviors.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for screening visits only; if autism is diagnosed, use codes from the F84 category instead
  • •Common screening tools include M-CHAT, ADOS, or other standardized autism screening questionnaires

Code Hierarchy

└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.4Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood└Z13.41Encounter for autism screening
└Z13.41Encounter for autism screening

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