Z04.81 – Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services for examinations
- Code
Z04.81(claims format:Z0481)- Description
- Encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation
- Short description
- Enctr for exam and obs of victim fol forced sex exploitation
- 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
- Z04 › Z04.8
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z04 – Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons
- encounter for examination for medicolegal reasons
- This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled-out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.
Z04.8 – Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
- Encounter for examination and observation for request for expert evidence
Block Z00-Z13
- Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.
Index terms for Z04.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z04.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z04.81?
Z04.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for examination and observation of victim following forced sexual exploitation, in the block Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).
Is Z04.81 a billable code?
Yes. Z04.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z04.81 belong to?
It belongs to category Z04 – Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons.
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.