Z04 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for Z04 ICD 10 code
- encounter for examination for medicolegal reasons
- This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled-out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.
Codes
- Z04.1 Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
- Z04.2 Encounter for examination and observation following work accident
- Z04.3 Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
- Z04.4 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged rape
- Z04.41 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult rape
- Z04.42 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child rape
- Z04.6 Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
- Z04.7 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged physical abuse
- Z04.71 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse
- Z04.72 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse
- Z04.8 Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
- Z04.81 Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation
- Z04.82 Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation
- Z04.89 Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
- Z04.9 Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z04 ICD10 Code:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Z04 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting