Z01.0 – Encounter for examination of eyes and vision

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Z01.0
Code
Z01.0 (claims format: Z010)
Description
Encounter for examination of eyes and vision
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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
Z01

Billable codes under Z01.0

Z01.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for Z01.0

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • examination for driving license (Z02.4)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Z01 – Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis

Includes:
  • routine examination of specific system
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • encounter for examination for administrative purposes (Z02.-)
  • encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-)
  • encounter for laboratory, radiologic and imaging examinations for sign(s) and symptom(s) - code to the sign(s) or symptom(s)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • encounter for laboratory and radiologic examinations as a component of general medical examinations (Z00.0-)
  • screening examinations (Z11-Z13)
Notes:
  • Codes from category Z01 represent the reason for the encounter. A separate procedure code is required to identify any examinations or procedures performed

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.

Related codes in Z01

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z01.0?

Z01.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for examination of eyes and vision, in the block Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).

Is Z01.0 a billable code?

No. Z01.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does Z01.0 belong to?

It belongs to category Z01 – Encounter for other special 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.