Z13 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Z13Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Z13 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 Z13
Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders
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Code Z13
Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders
Codes under Z13
Z13 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Z13.0Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanismZ13.1Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitusZ13.2Encounter for screening for nutritional, metabolic and other endocrine disordersZ13.3Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disordersZ13.4Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhoodZ13.5Encounter for screening for eye and ear disordersZ13.6Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disordersZ13.7Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomaliesZ13.8Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disordersZ13.9Encounter for screening, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z13.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z13.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z13.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z13 mean?
Z13 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders.”
Is Z13 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z13 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 Z13 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z13 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 Z13, Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders.
What coding notes are listed for Z13?
Its listed inclusion terms are Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom. No Excludes2 note is listed.