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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Screening Labs

ICD-10 Coding for Screening Labs

Z13.6
Z13.1

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

Also Known as:
Preventive Screening Tests
Routine Health Screenings
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Screening Labs

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

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 and meets age criteria for screening.

Applicable To

  • • Lipid panel screening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the screening purpose.

Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

Billable Code
Z13.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient is asymptomatic
  • • Screening based on risk factors like family history or obesity

Applicable To

  • • Diabetes screening

Important Notes

  • • Add modifier TS for prediabetes follow-up.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R94.4

Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies

Use if abnormal lipid results are found during screening.

R73.09

Other abnormal glucose

Use if prediabetes is identified during screening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cardiovascular screening?

The ICD-10 code for cardiovascular screening is Z13.6, used for routine lipid panel screenings in asymptomatic patients.

How do you code a diabetes screening?

Use ICD-10 code Z13.1 for diabetes screening in patients without a diabetes diagnosis, ensuring documentation of risk factors.

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