Z13.81 Encounter for screening for digestive system disorders

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

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

Applies from Z13.8 Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders

Excludes2 (not included here)

• screening for malignant neoplasms (Z12.-)

Codes under Z13.81

• Z13.810 Encounter for screening for upper gastrointestinal disorder
• Z13.811 Encounter for screening for lower gastrointestinal disorder
• Z13.818 Encounter for screening for other digestive system disorders

Code annotations containing back-references to Z13.81

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

• Z13.6 Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
• Z13.7 Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
• 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 (this code)
• Z13.810 Encounter for screening for upper gastrointestinal disorder
• Z13.811 Encounter for screening for lower gastrointestinal disorder
• Z13.818 Encounter for screening for other digestive system disorders
• Z13.82 Encounter for screening for musculoskeletal disorder
• Z13.820 Encounter for screening for osteoporosis