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Z13.9

Billable

Encounter for screening, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A preventive health visit for screening purposes when the specific type of screening is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific screening code; use only when the type of screening cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Encourage providers to document the specific screening type to allow for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders└Z13.9Encounter for screening, unspecified
└Z13.9Encounter for screening, unspecified

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