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Z13.6

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Encounter for screening for cardiovascular 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 heart and blood vessel disorders such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease risk.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is used for preventive cardiovascular screening in asymptomatic individuals
  • •Common screening activities include blood pressure checks, lipid panels, and EKGs

Code Hierarchy

└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.6Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
└Z13.6Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

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