Z00

Non-billable

Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

Z00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z00.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Regular checkups with your health care provider are different from appointments for sickness or injury. These checkups include physical exams as well as preventive care. Preventative care may include: Screening tests , which are medical tests to check for diseases early, when they may be easier to treat. Which screenings you need will depend on your: Age Sex Overall health Family health history Risks for certain…

Read more about Health Checkup at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • encounter for pre-procedural examinations (Z01.81-)
  • special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z00?
Z00 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z00 a billable code?
No — Z00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z00.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z00?
Z00 has 8 more specific child codes, including Z00.0, Z00.1, Z00.2.
What is excluded from Z00?
Excludes1 (not coded here): encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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