Z13.7 Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• genetic testing for procreative management (Z31.4-)

Applies from Z13 Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders

Applicable to

• Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Codes under Z13.7

• Z13.71 Encounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier status
• Z13.79 Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies

Code annotations containing back-references to Z13.7

Back-references to Z13.7

• Type 1 Excludes: Z31.43 Encounter for genetic testing of female for procreative management ("nonprocreative genetic testing (Z13.7-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: Z31.44 Encounter for genetic testing of male for procreative management ("nonprocreative genetic testing (Z13.7-)")

Back-references to Z13

• Type 2 Excludes: Z00 Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)")
• Type 2 Excludes: Z01 Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("screening examinations (Z11-Z13)")

Nearby codes

• Z13.41 Encounter for autism screening
• Z13.42 Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
• Z13.49 Encounter for screening for other developmental delays
• Z13.5 Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
• Z13.6 Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
• Z13.7 Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies (this code)
• Z13.71 Encounter for nonprocreative screening for genetic disease carrier status
• Z13.79 Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
• Z13.8 Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders
• Z13.81 Encounter for screening for digestive system disorders
• Z13.810 Encounter for screening for upper gastrointestinal disorder