Z00.01 – Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

Z00.01 Diagnosis Code: Encounter for General Adult Medical Examination With Abnormal Findings

• Z00.01 represents a routine adult medical examination where abnormal findings have been observed.
• It's used when an abnormality is discovered during a routine physical examination in an adult patient.
• Abnormal findings may indicate the presence of a new or undiagnosed medical condition, unexpected physical signs, or abnormal laboratory or imaging test results.
• Additional diagnostic codes can be added to Z00.01 to specify the nature of the abnormal findings.

Is Z00.01 Billable?

Yes, Z00.01 is a billable code. This indicates that the code can be utilized in medical billing to reimburse expenses related to an adult medical examination with abnormal findings.

Clinical Information

• Z00.01 signifies an encounter for a general adult medical examination where abnormal findings are detected.
• These abnormal findings could encompass various issues, including physical, biochemical, or even psychological abnormalities.
• The examination can be a part of a routine check-up, pre-employment screening, or a health check-up for insurance purposes.
• The health provider typically uses additional diagnostic codes to describe the patient's health status comprehensively.

Synonyms Include:

• Routine adult medical check with abnormal findings
• General adult health examination with irregular results
• Regular health check-up with abnormal outcome
• Adult physical exam with unusual findings
• Wellness exam with abnormal results

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Adult Medical Examination

• Z00.00: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
• Z01.419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
• Z01.411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
• Z01.818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
• Z01.812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
• Z01.89: Encounter for other specified special examinations