Z13.5
BillableEncounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
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 problems with vision, hearing, or other eye and ear disorders.
Coding Tips
- •This code covers screening for both eye disorders (vision problems, cataracts, glaucoma) and ear disorders (hearing loss)
- •Use this for preventive screening visits; if a disorder is already diagnosed, use the appropriate diagnostic code instead
Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately
Code Hierarchy
└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.5Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
└Z13.5Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders