Z04 Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons

Non-billable header with 8 child codes.

Includes

• encounter for examination for medicolegal reasons
• This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled-out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.

Applies from Z04 Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons

Includes

• encounter for examination for medicolegal reasons
• This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled-out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.

Codes under Z04

• Z04.1 Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
• Z04.2 Encounter for examination and observation following work accident
• Z04.3 Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
• Z04.4 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged rape
• Z04.6 Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
• Z04.7 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged physical abuse
• Z04.8 Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
• Z04.9 Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason

Nearby codes

• Z04 Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons (this code)
• Z04.1 Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
• Z04.2 Encounter for examination and observation following work accident
• Z04.3 Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
• Z04.4 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged rape
• Z04.41 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult rape