ICD-10-CM Z00.12: Encounter for routine child health examination

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z00.12

Encounter for routine child health examination

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z00.12

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • health check for child under 29 days old (Z00.11-)
  • health supervision of foundling or other healthy infant or child (Z76.1-Z76.2)
  • newborn health examination (Z00.11-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify abnormal findings

Inclusion Terms
  • Health check (routine) for child over 28 days old
  • Immunizations appropriate for age
  • Routine developmental screening of infant or child
  • Routine vision and hearing testing
Inclusion Terms

Encounter for routine child health examination NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

Z00 - Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

About ICD-10-CM Code Z00.12 (Encounter for routine child health examination)

ICD-10-CM code Z00.12 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z00.12 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z00.12 - Encounter for routine child health examination. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Encounter for routine child health examination.