Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026. Exempt from present-on-admission (POA) reporting.
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
MS-DRG index
Defines the logic of DRG(s) 951 in MDC 23.
Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)
V82.9 Screening for unspecified condition (approximate)
Medicare Code Edits (MCE v43.1 (April 2026))
Unacceptable principal diagnosis: These codes describe a circumstance which influences care but is not a current illness or injury, or capture only an underlying condition, and are unacceptable as principal diagnosis.
Code annotations containing back-references to Z13.9
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)")
Diagnosis Index entries for Z13.9
Screening (for)
Screening (for) › disease or disorder
Screening (for) › special
Nearby codes
Z13.85 Encounter for screening for nervous system disorders
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