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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Worried Well

ICD-10 Coding for Worried Well

Z71.1
Z03.89

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

Also Known as:
Health Anxiety
Concerned Well
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Worried Well

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Worried Well

Use ICD-10 code Z71.1 for person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis is made, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

Billable Code
Z71.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No symptoms present and patient expresses concern.

Applicable To

  • • Health anxiety without symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the absence of symptoms and the patient's specific concerns.

Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

Billable Code
Z03.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Suspected condition documented
  • • Tests performed to rule out condition

Applicable To

  • • Observation for suspected conditions ruled out

Important Notes

  • • Document the suspected condition and the negative results of tests conducted.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z71.89

Other specified counseling

Use when counseling is provided for health concerns without symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for worried well?

The ICD-10 code for worried well is Z71.1, used when a patient presents with health concerns but no symptoms or diagnosis is made.

When should Z03.89 be used instead of Z71.1?

Use Z03.89 when a specific condition is suspected and ruled out after evaluation, unlike Z71.1 which is for concerns without symptoms.

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