`Z04.6` Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

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.

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 951 in MDC 23.

Admission (for) › examination at health care facility (adult) › psychiatric (general) › requested by authority
Admission (for) › mental health evaluation › requested by authority
Admission (for) › psychiatric examination (general) › requested by authority
Evaluation (for) (of) › mental health (status) › requested by authority
Examination (for) (following) (general) (of) (routine) › psychiatric NEC › requested by authority

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
Z04.42 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child rape
Z04.6 Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority (this code)
Z04.7 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged physical abuse
Z04.71 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse
Z04.72 Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse
Z04.8 Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
Z04.81 Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation