ICD-10-CM Z01: Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z01

Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z01

Includes Notes

routine examination of specific system

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
  • encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-)
  • encounter for laboratory and radiologic examinations as a component of general medical examinations (Z00.0-)
  • encounter for laboratory, radiologic and imaging examinations for sign(s) and symptom(s) - code to the sign(s) or symptom(s)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

examination for driving license (Z02.4)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings (Z01.01)
  • encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings (Z01.00)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • gynecologic examination status-post hysterectomy for malignant condition (Z08)
  • screening cervical pap smear not a part of a routine gynecological examination (Z12.4)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for antibody response examination (Z01.84)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for allergy testing (Z01.82)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

screening examinations (Z11-Z13)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • pregnancy examination or test (Z32.0-)
  • routine examination for contraceptive maintenance (Z30.4-)
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code to identify abnormal findings

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code to identify abnormal findings

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code to identify abnormal findings

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code to identify abnormal findings

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code to identify abnormal findings

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  • code:
  • for screening for human papillomavirus, if applicable, (Z11.51)
  • for screening vaginal pap smear, if applicable (Z12.72)
  • to identify acquired absence of uterus, if applicable (Z90.71-)
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code to identify abnormal findings

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for examination of eyes and vision NOS

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Encounter for examination of ears and hearing NOS

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Encounter for dental examination and cleaning NOS

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Encounter for examination of blood pressure NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Encounter for general gynecological examination with or without cervical smear
  • Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) NOS
  • Encounter for pelvic examination (annual) (periodic)
Inclusion Terms
  • Encounter for preoperative examinations
  • Encounter for radiological and imaging examinations as part of preprocedural examination
Inclusion Terms

Blood and urine tests prior to treatment or procedure

Inclusion Terms
  • Encounter for preprocedural examination NOS
  • Encounter for examinations prior to antineoplastic chemotherapy
Inclusion Terms

Encounter for Rh typing

Inclusion Terms

Encounter for immunity status testing

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Z01):

Z01.0 - Encounter for examination of eyes and vision Z01.00 - Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings Z01.01 - Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings Z01.02 - Encounter for examination of eyes and vision following failed vision screening Z01.020 - Encounter for examination of eyes and vision following failed vision screening without abnormal findings Z01.021 - Encounter for examination of eyes and vision following failed vision screening with abnormal findings Z01.1 - Encounter for examination of ears and hearing Z01.10 - Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings Z01.11 - Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with abnormal findings Z01.110 - Encounter for hearing examination following failed hearing screening Z01.118 - Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings Z01.12 - Encounter for hearing conservation and treatment Z01.2 - Encounter for dental examination and cleaning Z01.20 - Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings Z01.21 - Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings Z01.3 - Encounter for examination of blood pressure Z01.30 - Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings Z01.31 - Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings Z01.4 - Encounter for gynecological examination Z01.41 - Encounter for routine gynecological examination Z01.411 - Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings Z01.419 - Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings Z01.42 - Encounter for cervical smear to confirm findings of recent normal smear following initial abnormal smear Z01.8 - Encounter for other specified special examinations Z01.81 - Encounter for preprocedural examinations Z01.810 - Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination Z01.811 - Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination Z01.812 - Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination Z01.818 - Encounter for other preprocedural examination Z01.82 - Encounter for allergy testing Z01.83 - Encounter for blood typing Z01.84 - Encounter for antibody response examination Z01.89 - Encounter for other specified special examinations

About ICD-10-CM Code Z01 (Encounter for other special examination without complaint)

ICD-10-CM code Z01 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 Z01 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z01 - Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis. 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 other special examination without complaint related to suspected or reported diagnosis.