Z13.4

Non-billable

Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood

Z13.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z13.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z13
Subcodes
4
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 development testing of infant or child
  • Encounter for screening for developmental handicaps in early childhood

Excludes2 — not included here

  • encounter for routine child health examination (Z00.12-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z13.4?
Z13.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for screening for certain developmental disorders in childhood". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z13.4 a billable code?
No — Z13.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z13.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z13.4?
Z13.4 has 4 more specific child codes, including Z13.40, Z13.41, Z13.42.

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

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