Z13.85 Encounter for screening for nervous system disorders

Non-billable header with 2 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 Z13.85

• Z13.850 Encounter for screening for traumatic brain injury
• Z13.858 Encounter for screening for other nervous system disorders

Code annotations containing back-references to Z13.85

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

• Z13.82 Encounter for screening for musculoskeletal disorder
• Z13.820 Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
• Z13.828 Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
• Z13.83 Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC
• Z13.84 Encounter for screening for dental disorders
• Z13.85 Encounter for screening for nervous system disorders (this code)
• Z13.850 Encounter for screening for traumatic brain injury
• Z13.858 Encounter for screening for other nervous system disorders
• Z13.88 Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
• Z13.89 Encounter for screening for other disorder
• Z13.9 Encounter for screening, unspecified