Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM Z00.129 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z00.129 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z00.129 may differ.
Newborn health examination 1 Z00.11 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z00.11 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z00.11 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z00.11 may differ.
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z00.129. Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Pediatric Dx (0-17 years) POA Exempt. Z00.129 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
We have reviewed Section III, Part B, page 28 in the ICD-10 coding guidelines. which states abnormal findings (laboratory, X-ray, pathologic and other diagnostic results). So we believe that according to guidelines this does not qualitfy as an abnormal findings.
Z00.129ICD-10 code Z00. 129 for Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Attention: Providers of Well Child Exams - Clarification of Appropriate Diagnosis CodesICD-10 Diagnosis CodeCode DescriptionZ00.129Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findingsZ00.00Encounter for general adult medical exam (pt > 18 years) without abnormal findings4 more rows•Jun 18, 2021
ICD-10 Code for Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinations- Z00. 1- Codify by AAPC.
Z00. 00 is applicable to adult patients aged 15 - 124 years inclusive.
0 - 17 years inclusiveZ00. 121 is applicable to pediatric patients aged 0 - 17 years inclusive.
Z00.129Z00. 129 - Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings | ICD-10-CM.
9: Fever, unspecified.
Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old Z00. 111 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z00. 111 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Code 99391 may be reported with diagnosis code Z00. 129 (encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings) for this service.
Use code Z00. 01 as the primary code as well as the codes for the chronic condition(s). When to use code Z00. 00: Patient presents for an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV).
with one of the following appropriate primary diagnosis codes: – Z00. 00 – Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings. – Z00.
Z00.00BILLING AND CODING No specific diagnosis is required for the Annual Wellness Visit, but Z00. 00 or Z00. 01 is appropriate for the Annual Routine Physical Exam.