Z13.811
BillableEncounter for screening for lower gastrointestinal disorder
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 disorders of the lower digestive system, including the colon, rectum, and lower small intestine.
Coding Tips
- •Common lower gastrointestinal screening includes colonoscopy, fecal occult blood testing, and colorectal cancer screening
- •This code is used for preventive screening in asymptomatic individuals
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- encounter for screening for intestinal infectious disease (Z11.0)
Code Hierarchy
└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.8Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders└Z13.81Encounter for screening for digestive system disorders└Z13.811Encounter for screening for lower gastrointestinal disorder
└Z13.811Encounter for screening for lower gastrointestinal disorder