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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lead Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Lead Screening

Z13.88
Z77.011
R78.71

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

Also Known as:
Lead Poisoning Screening
Blood Lead Level Screening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lead Screening

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

Use ICD-10 code Z13.88 for encounter for screening for other disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for screening for other disorder

Billable Code
Z13.88
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Routine screening without symptoms or exposure.

Applicable To

  • • Routine lead screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes the intent of screening.

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead

Billable Code
Z77.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when there is known or suspected exposure to lead.

Applicable To

  • • Exposure to lead-based paint

Important Notes

  • • Exposure must be documented in the patient's record.

Abnormal lead level in blood

Billable Code
R78.71
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use for elevated blood lead levels without symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Elevated blood lead level

Important Notes

  • • Ensure confirmatory testing is documented.

Toxic effect of lead and its compounds, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

Billable Code
T56.0X1A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use for symptomatic lead poisoning cases.

Applicable To

  • • Lead poisoning

Important Notes

  • • Document symptoms and confirmatory tests.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.129

Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

Use alongside Z13.88 for well-child visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lead screening?

The ICD-10 code for routine lead screening is Z13.88, used for encounters without symptoms or known exposure.

When should Z77.011 be used?

Z77.011 should be used when there is known or suspected exposure to lead, such as living in a pre-1978 home.

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