ICD Code Z13-

ICD code Z13- is used for encounters related to screening examinations for various diseases or disorders, where the patient does not have any symptoms or a confirmed diagnosis at the time of the visit.

1. Patient presents for an encounter specifically for screening purposes, not due to current symptoms or a diagnosed condition.

2. The screening is performed to detect potential diseases or disorders in individuals who are asymptomatic.

3. The patient has no prior diagnosis or history of the condition being screened for.

4. The screening is recommended based on age, risk factors, family history, or exposure to certain conditions.

5. The encounter is preventive in nature, aiming to identify unrecognized health risks or early-stage diseases.

6. No abnormal findings or symptoms are present at the time of the screening.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z13- include:

- 96127 (Brief emotional/behavioral assessment)

- 96160 (Administration of patient-focused health risk assessment)

- 96161 (Administration of caregiver-focused health risk assessment)

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

- 99406–99409 (Behavior change interventions, individual)

- 99420 (Administration and interpretation of health risk assessment instrument)

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

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