Z04.72
BillableEncounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse
Z04.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHChild abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to a child or puts a child at risk of harm. Child abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional. Neglect, or not providing for a child's needs, is also a form of abuse. Most abused children suffer greater emotional than physical damage. An abused child may become depressed. He or she may withdraw, think of suicide or become violent. An older…
Read more about Child Abuse at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Suspected child physical abuse, ruled out
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z04.72?
- Z04.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z04.72 a billable code?
- Yes — Z04.72 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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