Z13.22 – Encounter for screening for metabolic disorder
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services for examinations
- Code
Z13.22(claims format:Z1322)- Description
- Encounter for screening for metabolic disorder
- 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
- Z13 › Z13.2
Billable codes under Z13.22
Z13.22 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z13 – Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders
- Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
- encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom
Block Z00-Z13
- Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.
Related codes in Z13.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z13.22?
Z13.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for metabolic disorder, in the block Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).
Is Z13.22 a billable code?
No. Z13.22 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Z13.22 belong to?
It belongs to category Z13 – Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders.
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.