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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cardiovascular Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Cardiovascular Screening

Z13.6

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

Also Known as:
Heart Disease Screening
Cardiac Risk Assessment
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cardiovascular Screening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cardiovascular Screening

Use ICD-10 code Z13.6 for encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

Billable Code
Z13.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Patient is asymptomatic with risk factors for cardiovascular disease
coding:
  • No symptoms or confirmed cardiovascular diagnoses present
documentation:
  • Detailed documentation of risk factors and absence of symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Screening for heart disease
  • • Screening for cardiovascular risk factors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of symptoms and the presence of risk factors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

V81.0

Screening for lipid disorders

Use when ordering lipid panel tests as part of cardiovascular screening

V81.1

Screening for hypertension

Use when screening for hypertension in patients with risk factors

V81.2

Screening for combined cardiovascular risk factors

Use when screening for multiple cardiovascular risk factors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cardiovascular screening?

The ICD-10 code for cardiovascular screening is Z13.6, used for preventive screening in asymptomatic patients.

When should Z13.6 be used?

Use Z13.6 for cardiovascular screening in asymptomatic patients with documented risk factors like family history or lifestyle risks.

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