Z01.812 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory 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
Z01.812Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z01.812 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 Z01
Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis
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Subcategory Z01.81
Encounter for preprocedural examinations
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Code Z01.812
Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Blood and urine tests prior to treatment or procedure
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z01.812.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z01.812.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z01.812.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z01.812.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z01.812 mean?
Z01.812 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination.”
Is Z01.812 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Z01.812 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 Z01.812 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z01.812 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 Z01.81, Encounter for preprocedural examinations.
What coding notes are listed for Z01.812?
Its listed inclusion terms are Blood and urine tests prior to treatment or procedure. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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