Z13.88 – Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services for examinations
- Code
Z13.88(claims format:Z1388)- Description
- Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
- Short description
- Encntr screen for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
- 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
- Z13 › Z13.8
Notes for Z13.88
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
Z13.8 – Encounter for screening for other specified diseases and disorders
- screening for malignant neoplasms (Z12.-)
Block Z00-Z13
- Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classified to categories R70-R94.
Index terms for Z13.88
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z13.8
- Z13.81 – Encounter for screening for digestive system disordersHeader
- Z13.82 – Encounter for screening for musculoskeletal disorderHeader
- Z13.83 – Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NECBillable
- Z13.84 – Encounter for screening for dental disordersBillable
- Z13.85 – Encounter for screening for nervous system disordersHeader
- Z13.89 – Encounter for screening for other disorderBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z13.88?
Z13.88 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants, in the block Z00-Z13 (Persons encountering health services for examinations).
Is Z13.88 a billable code?
Yes. Z13.88 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z13.88 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.