ICD-10-CM Z01.21: Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z01.21

Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z01.21

Use Additional Code

code to identify abnormal findings

Parent Code (Less Specific):

Z01 - Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

About ICD-10-CM Code Z01.21 (Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings)

ICD-10-CM code Z01.21 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 Z01.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z01.21 - Encounter for dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings. 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 dental examination and cleaning with abnormal findings.