Skip to content
HCC Buddy home

Z13.49

Billable

Encounter for screening for other developmental delays

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

What This Code Means

A visit to screen for developmental delays other than autism or global developmental delays, such as speech, language, or motor delays.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for screening of specific developmental delays not covered by Z13.41 or Z13.42
  • •Document the specific type of developmental delay being screened for in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.4Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood└Z13.49Encounter for screening for other developmental delays
└Z13.49Encounter for screening for other developmental delays

Open Z13.49 in the Interactive Encoder

See full code details, AI coding tips, HCC mappings, and related codes in our interactive encoder. Start your 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required.

Open in EncoderStart 14-Day Pro Trial