ICD-10-CM Z01.8: Encounter for other specified special examinations

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z01.8

Encounter for other specified special examinations

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z01.8

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for antibody response examination (Z01.84)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for allergy testing (Z01.82)

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

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z01.8 (Encounter for other specified special examinations)

ICD-10-CM code Z01.8 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 Z01.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z01.8 - Encounter for other specified special examinations. 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 specified special examinations.