ICD Code Z02.79

ICD code Z02.79 is an encounter for issue of other medical certificates.

1. Evaluation for administrative purposes not specified elsewhere

2. Encounter for examination required by a third party

3. Assessment for participation in activities such as sports, school, or employment

4. Absence of any specific complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

5. No abnormal findings during the examination

6. No ongoing symptoms or acute medical issues prompting the visit

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z02.79 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)

- 99499 (Unlisted evaluation and management service)

- 99381–99397 (Preventive medicine evaluation and management services, new and established patients, depending on age)

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

Selection of the appropriate CPT code depends on the specific services provided during the encounter.

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