Z04.81 Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026. Exempt from present-on-admission (POA) reporting.

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.

Applies from Z04.8 Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons

Applicable to

• Encounter for examination and observation for request for expert evidence

MS-DRG index

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

Diagnosis Index entries for Z04.81

• Examination (for) (following) (general) (of) (routine) › forced sexual exploitation
• Examination (for) (following) (general) (of) (routine) › medicolegal reason NEC › following › forced sexual exploitation
• Observation (following) (for) (without need for further medical care) › forced sexual exploitation

Nearby codes

• Z04.6 Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
• 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 (this code)
• Z04.82 Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced labor exploitation
• Z04.89 Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
• Z04.9 Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason