Z11.8

Billable

Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases

Z11.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z11
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. You can get some screenings in your doctor's office. Others need special equipment, so you may need to go to a different office or clinic. Some conditions that doctors commonly screen for include: Breast cancer and cervical cancer in women Colorectal cancer Diabetes High blood…

Read more about Health Screening at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Encounter for screening for chlamydia
  • Encounter for screening for rickettsial
  • Encounter for screening for spirochetal
  • Encounter for screening for mycoses

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z11.8?
Z11.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z11.8 a billable code?
Yes — Z11.8 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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