Z00.01 – Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Explore the Z00.01 code, its clinical usage, billability, synonyms, related ICD-10 codes, and FAQs—a guide for professionals dealing with adult medical exams.
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Z00.01 Diagnosis Code: Encounter for General Adult Medical Examination With Abnormal Findings
- Z00.01 represents a routine adult medical examination where abnormal findings have been observed.
- It's used when an abnormality is discovered during a routine physical examination in an adult patient.
- Abnormal findings may indicate the presence of a new or undiagnosed medical condition, unexpected physical signs, or abnormal laboratory or imaging test results.
- Additional diagnostic codes can be added to Z00.01 to specify the nature of the abnormal findings.
Is Z00.01 Billable?
Yes, Z00.01 is a billable code. This indicates that the code can be utilized in medical billing to reimburse expenses related to an adult medical examination with abnormal findings.
Clinical Information
- Z00.01 signifies an encounter for a general adult medical examination where abnormal findings are detected.
- These abnormal findings could encompass various issues, including physical, biochemical, or even psychological abnormalities.
- The examination can be a part of a routine check-up, pre-employment screening, or a health check-up for insurance purposes.
- The health provider typically uses additional diagnostic codes to describe the patient's health status comprehensively.
Synonyms Include:
- Routine adult medical check with abnormal findings
- General adult health examination with irregular results
- Regular health check-up with abnormal outcome
- Adult physical exam with unusual findings
- Wellness exam with abnormal results
Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Adult Medical Examination
- Z00.00: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
- Z01.419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
- Z01.411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
- Z01.818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01.812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
- Z01.89: Encounter for other specified special examinations
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, Z00.01 can be used for adult medical examinations in outpatient and inpatient settings where abnormal findings are observed.
No, Z00.01 can be used whenever any abnormal findings, whether major or minor, are detected during a general adult medical examination.
No, Z00.01 indicates that an abnormal finding was observed. Additional codes are used to specify the nature of the abnormality.
