Question 1

Is Z05 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Z05 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Z05 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Z05 represents Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Z05 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Z05 was added to ICD-10-CM in fiscal year 2017. ICD-10-CM codes are updated annually by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reflect advances in medical knowledge and clinical practice.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z05?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Z05 is section:Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes5Additional information

Is Z05 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Z05 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Z05 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Z05?