What is considered an abnormal finding?

What is considered an abnormal finding?

An abnormal finding would be something discovered by the provider during the exam of an asymptomatic patient, such as a breast lump.

What does encounter for general adult medical exam with abnormal findings mean?

Z00.01
Code Z00. 01, Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings, is listed as the reason for the encounter because there are presenting symptoms and the X-ray was performed to rule out any suspect disease.

What does encounter for gynecological examination with abnormal finding?

411, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings, or Z01. 419, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings, may be used as the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for the annual exam performed by an obstetrician–gynecologist.

What does it mean without abnormal findings?

Only the appropriate code for a routine health examination without abnormal findings (e.g., Z00. 00) is reported because there were no findings of new or exacerbated conditions.

Can Z00 00 be a primary diagnosis?

Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings. Z00. 00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is diagnosis code Z11 51?

Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus
2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z11. 51: Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)

What does Z01 411 mean?

Encounter for gynecological examination
Z01.411. Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings Use this code if pap smear is a part of a routine gynecological examination.

Is obesity an abnormal finding?

The obesity would not be an abnormal finding. The patient would obviously know they were obese and it would not be something “discovered” by the provider at this encounter.

Can Z23 be a primary diagnosis?

Z23 first listed according to book Z23 may be used as a primary diagnosis for immunizations in the OP and physician setting. Please get an ICD-10-CM book, and use that for your guidance.

What is the age range for Z00 00?

Z00. 00 is applicable to adult patients aged 15 – 124 years inclusive.

What does diagnosis code Z00 00 mean?

Encounter for general adult medical examination without
medical examination without abnormal findings. In an effort to aid Health Information Management Coding and Medical Billing Professionals with ICD-10, the following training tip is provided with an educational intent.