Z00.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for general adult medical examination
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z00.0Encounter for general adult medical examination
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z00.0 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 Z00.0
Encounter for general adult medical examination
More specific choices
Codes under Z00.0
Z00.0 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Encounter for adult periodic examination (annual) (physical) and any associated laboratory and radiologic examinations
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z00.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z00.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- encounter for examination of sign or symptom- code to sign or symptom
- general health check-up of infant or child (Z00.12.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z00.0.
Transparency
Source and release
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Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z00.0 mean?
Z00.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for general adult medical examination.”
Is Z00.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z00.0 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 Z00.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z00.0 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 Z00.0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Encounter for adult periodic examination (annual) (physical) and any associated laboratory and radiologic examinations. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: encounter for examination of sign or symptom- code to sign or symptom; general health check-up of infant or child (Z00.12.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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