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
Z01.0Encounter for examination of eyes and vision
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z01.0 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- 2
Section
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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Category Z01
Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
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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.
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Source and release
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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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