U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z01.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z01.0

Encounter for examination of eyes and vision

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z01.0 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)

  3. 3

    Category Z01

    Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

  4. 4

    Code Z01.0

    Encounter for examination of eyes and vision

More specific choices

Codes under Z01.0

Z01.0 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z01.0.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z01.0.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z01.0.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • examination for driving license (Z02.4)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z01.0.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z01.0 mean?

Z01.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for examination of eyes and vision.”

Is Z01.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z01.0 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 Z01.0 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z01.0 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 Z01, Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis.

What coding notes are listed for Z01.0?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z01.0 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: examination for driving license (Z02.4). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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