U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z01.20 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without 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

Z01.20

Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings

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

Classification

Where Z01.20 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 Z01.2

    Encounter for dental examination and cleaning

  5. 5

    Code Z01.20

    Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Encounter for dental examination and cleaning NOS

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z01.20.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z01.20.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Z01.20.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z01.20.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z01.20 mean?

Z01.20 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings.”

Is Z01.20 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z01.20 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 Z01.20 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z01.20 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 Z01.2, Encounter for dental examination and cleaning.

What coding notes are listed for Z01.20?

Its listed inclusion terms are Encounter for dental examination and cleaning NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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Related Z01.2 codes

Z01.21

Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings

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