External cause codes (V00-Y99) are used alongside S/T codes to describe how the injury/poisoning occurred (e.g., car accident, fall, assault).
| Code | Description | When to Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Encounter for screening for disorders of blood/immune system | Screening for anemia, sickle cell | | Z13.1 | Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus | Routine A1c in asymptomatic patient | | Z13.2 | Encounter for screening for nutritional disorders | Screening for vitamin deficiencies | | Z13.3 | Encounter for screening for mental/behavioral disorders | Depression screening (PHQ-9) | | Z13.4 | Encounter for screening for developmental delays | Autism screening in pediatric well-visits | | Z13.820 | Encounter for screening for osteoporosis | DEXA scan without previous diagnosis | | Z13.89 | Encounter for screening for other disorders | Screening for thyroid, lung, or prostate | icd-10 bo y te
This article is for educational purposes only. Always refer to the latest official ICD-10-CM guidelines from the WHO, CMS, or your local health authority. Coding requirements vary by country and payer. External cause codes (V00-Y99) are used alongside S/T
Screening codes are used when a test or exam is performed on a patient of the disease in question. The goal is early detection. The shorthand "TE" (from Tamizaje or Evaluación ) typically points to Z13 (Special screening examinations) and Z11 (Infectious disease screening). Coding requirements vary by country and payer
Coders searching for "BO" often miss the pediatric distinction. requires a fifth digit to indicate percentile range (0-4). For example: