Z00 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Z00Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Z00 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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Category Z00
Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
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Code Z00
Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
Codes under Z00
Z00 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Z00.0Encounter for general adult medical examinationZ00.1Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinationsZ00.2Encounter for examination for period of rapid growth in childhoodZ00.3Encounter for examination for adolescent development stateZ00.5Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissueZ00.6Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research programZ00.7Encounter for examination for period of delayed growth in childhoodZ00.8Encounter for other general examinationNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Z00.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z00.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z00.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- encounter for pre-procedural examinations (Z01.81-)
- special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z00 mean?
Z00 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis.”
Is Z00 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z00 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Z00 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z00 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) (Z00–Z13), under category Z00, Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis.
What coding notes are listed for Z00?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z00 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-). Excludes2 notes: encounter for pre-procedural examinations (Z01.81-); special screening examinations (Z11-Z13).