ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Z13.4
Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z13.4
encounter for routine child health examination (Z00.12-)
- Encounter for development testing of infant or child
- Encounter for screening for developmental handicaps in early childhood
Encounter for screening for developmental handicaps in early childhood
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Z13.4 (Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood)
ICD-10-CM code Z13.4 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 Z13.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Z13.4 - Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood. 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 screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood.