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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dental Clearance

ICD-10 Coding for Dental Clearance

Z01.20
Z01.21

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

Also Known as:
Dental Examination for Clearance
Pre-Operative Dental Evaluation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dental Clearance

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dental Clearance

Use ICD-10 code Z01.20 for encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings

Billable Code
Z01.20
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No abnormalities detected during examination

Applicable To

  • • Routine dental examination
  • • Dental cleaning without findings

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states no abnormalities were found.

Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings

Billable Code
Z01.21
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Dental examination with findings
  • • Pre-operative dental clearance with findings

Important Notes

  • • Document all findings thoroughly to support the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K02.9

Dental caries, unspecified

Use when caries are detected during the examination.

K05.10

Chronic gingivitis, plaque-induced

Use when gingivitis is noted during the examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dental clearance?

The ICD-10 codes for dental clearance are Z01.20 for examinations without abnormal findings and Z01.21 for those with abnormalities.

When should Z01.21 be used for dental clearance?

Use Z01.21 when the dental examination reveals any abnormal findings, such as caries or gingivitis.

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