Z13.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z13.3Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z13.3 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 Z13.3
Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders
More specific choices
Codes under Z13.3
Z13.3 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 Z13.3.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z13.3.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z13.3.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Z13.3.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Z13.3.
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Source and release
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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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z13.3 mean?
Z13.3 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders.”
Is Z13.3 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z13.3 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 Z13.3 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z13.3 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 Z13.3?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z13.3 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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