Z00.129 – Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

Z00.129 Diagnosis Code: Encounter for Routine Child Health Examination Without Abnormal Findings

• The Z00.129 code refers to a routine health checkup for a child where no abnormalities are detected.
• This code is used for patient encounters where the child has been brought in for a general checkup, not due to illness or symptoms.
• Such checkups are generally part of a child's ongoing healthcare regimen to ensure proper growth and development.
• A healthcare provider will typically perform a physical assessment, developmental screening, and preventive health counseling during the examination.

Is Z00.129 Billable?

Yes, Z00.129 is a billable code. This means it can be used for medical billing and claim submissions to reimburse medical expenses related to a routine child health examination where no abnormal findings are present.

Clinical Information

• This code is typically used in a pediatric setting during a child's routine health examination.
• If required, the health examination may include reviewing the child's medical history, a comprehensive physical exam, developmental assessments, and immunizations.
• Preventive health counseling and anticipatory guidance are also provided as part of this encounter.
• Even though the Z00.129 code is used when no abnormal findings are detected, it doesn't mean that health issues cannot be discussed during the visit.

Synonyms Include:

• Regular child health examination without abnormal findings
• Routine pediatric checkup with no abnormalities
• Normal findings on child health examination
• Pediatric wellness check without unusual findings
• Child's routine health check with no abnormalities

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Child Health Examination

• Z00.121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
• Z00.110: Encounter for routine infant or child health check without abnormal findings
• Z00.111: Encounter for routine infant or child health check with abnormal findings
• Z02.0: Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution
• Z02.1: Encounter for pre-employment examination
• Z02.2: Encounter for examination for admission to residential institution