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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Annual Physical Examination

ICD-10 Coding for Annual Physical Examination

Z00.00
Z00.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for annual physical examination includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Routine Checkup
General Health Exam
Wellness Exam
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Annual Physical Examination

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Annual Physical Examination

Use ICD-10 code Z00.00 for encounter for general adult medical exam without abnormal findings, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for general adult medical exam without abnormal findings

Billable Code
Z00.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No abnormal findings during the exam

Applicable To

  • • Routine health checkup

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no abnormal findings are documented when using this code.

Encounter for general adult medical exam with abnormal findings

Billable Code
Z00.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented abnormal findings during the exam
  • • Specific details of the abnormality noted

Applicable To

  • • Routine health checkup with incidental findings

Important Notes

  • • Ensure abnormal findings are clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

Use when hypertension is a known chronic condition.

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use when diabetes is a known chronic condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an annual physical examination?

The ICD-10 codes for an annual physical examination are Z00.00 for exams without abnormal findings and Z00.01 for exams with abnormal findings.

When should Z00.01 be used?

Use Z00.01 when an annual physical examination reveals incidental abnormal findings that require documentation.

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