Z13.71
BillableEncounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier status
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A visit to test whether a person carries genes for certain genetic diseases that could be passed to their children, without planning to have children at this time.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specifically for carrier screening in non-reproductive contexts or when reproduction is not the primary concern
- •Document the specific genetic condition being screened for in the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.7Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies└Z13.71Encounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier status
└Z13.71Encounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier status