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Z13.42

Billable

Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

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 global developmental delays by checking if they are meeting expected developmental milestones.

Coding Tips

  • This code is used when screening across multiple developmental domains (motor, cognitive, language, social)
  • Do not use this code if a specific developmental delay has already been diagnosed; use diagnostic codes instead

Code Hierarchy

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