Z00.3 – Encounter for examination for adolescent development state

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services for examinations

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z00.3
Code
Z00.3 (claims format: Z003)
Description
Encounter for examination for adolescent development state
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block
Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations
Parent codes
Z00

Notes for Z00.3

Applicable to:
  • Encounter for puberty development state

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z00 – Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • encounter for pre-procedural examinations (Z01.81-)
  • special screening examinations (Z11-Z13)

Block Z00-Z13

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)
Notes:
  • Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.

Index terms for Z00.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z00

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z00.3?

Z00.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for examination for adolescent development state, in the block Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).

Is Z00.3 a billable code?

Yes. Z00.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z00.3 belong to?

It belongs to category Z00 – Encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.