ICD Code Z00.8

ICD code Z00.8 is an encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis, meaning the patient is being seen for a routine check-up or general health examination without any specific health concerns or symptoms.

1. Patient presents for a general examination without complaint or reported diagnosis

2. Examination is for administrative purposes, such as pre-employment, school, or insurance

3. No specific abnormal findings are identified during the encounter

4. Visit is not related to a routine child or adult health check (not covered by Z00.0 or Z00.1)

5. Encounter is not for a follow-up or aftercare of a previously diagnosed condition

6. No symptoms or signs prompting the examination are present

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z00.8 include:

- 99201–99205 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient)

- 99211–99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient)

- 99381–99387 (Initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management, new patient)

- 99391–99397 (Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management, established patient)

- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, individual)

- 99411–99412 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, group)

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