Z13.820

Z13.820

Billable

Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

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

What This Code Means

A preventive health visit to screen for osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle.

Coding Tips

•This code is for screening asymptomatic patients, typically via bone density testing (DEXA scan)
•Do not use this code if osteoporosis has already been diagnosed; use M81 codes instead

Code Hierarchy

└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders └Z13.8Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders └Z13.82Encounter for screening for musculoskeletal disorder └Z13.820Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

└Z13.820Encounter for screening for osteoporosis