ICD Code Z13.9

ICD code Z13.9 is an encounter for screening examination, unspecified, used when a patient is being screened for a condition but the specific condition or disease being screened for is not specified.

1. Patient presents for an encounter specifically for screening purposes.

2. No specific disease or condition is suspected or identified at the time of the encounter.

3. The screening is not limited to a particular disease or disorder.

4. The screening is not part of a routine general medical examination.

5. The patient does not exhibit symptoms or signs suggestive of a specific diagnosis.

6. The encounter is not for follow-up or surveillance of a previously identified condition.

7. The screening may be prompted by risk factors, family history, or general preventive health measures.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z13.9 include:

- 99401 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, individual, approximately 15 minutes)

- 99402 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, individual, approximately 30 minutes)

- 99403 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, individual, approximately 45 minutes)

- 99404 (Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, individual, approximately 60 minutes)

- 96127 (Brief emotional/behavioral assessment, with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument)

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

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

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

- 99406–99409 (Behavior change interventions, individual, for tobacco use, alcohol, or substance abuse)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with ICD code Z13.9. Always verify payer-specific requirements and documentation guidelines.

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