ICD Code Z13.39
ICD code Z13.39 is used for encounters involving screening for other specified mental health and behavioral disorders.
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What is ICD diagnosis code Z13.39
ICD code Z13.39 is an encounter for screening for other mental health and behavioral disorders.
When to use ICD code Z13.39
1. Patient presents for an encounter specifically for screening purposes.
2. Screening is for mental health and behavioral disorders not otherwise specified.
3. No current diagnosis of a mental health or behavioral disorder is documented.
4. Patient does not have symptoms or signs suggestive of a specific mental or behavioral disorder at the time of screening.
5. Screening is not limited to a single condition but may include multiple mental health or behavioral conditions.
6. The encounter is preventive in nature, not prompted by existing complaints or symptoms.
Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z13.39
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z13.39 include:
- 96127 (Brief emotional/behavioral assessment)
- 96110 (Developmental screening)
- 96116 (Neurobehavioral status exam)
- 96130, 96131 (Psychological testing evaluation services)
- 96136, 96137 (Psychological or neuropsychological test administration)
- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling)
- 99420 (Administration and interpretation of health risk assessment instrument)
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