U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z01.118 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

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

Code definition

Official description

Z01.118

Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

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

Classification

Where Z01.118 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

    Subcategory Z01.11

    Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with abnormal findings

  5. 5

    Code Z01.118

    Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Z01.118.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z01.118.

Use additional code

  • code to identify abnormal findings

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Z01.118.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z01.118.

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 Z01.118 mean?

Z01.118 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings.”

Is Z01.118 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z01.118 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is Z01.118 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z01.118 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 and subcategory Z01.11, Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with abnormal findings.

What coding notes are listed for Z01.118?

No inclusion terms are listed for Z01.118 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify abnormal findings. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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