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Z05 — Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Part of Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services , block Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) .
Official Notes
Inclusion Terms
This category is to be used for newborns, within the neonatal period (the first 28 days of life), who are suspected of having an abnormal condition, but without signs or symptoms, and which, after examination and observation, is ruled out.
Child Codes
- Z05.0 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected cardiac condition ruled out Billable
- Z05.1 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out Billable
- Z05.2 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected neurological condition ruled out Billable
- Z05.3 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected respiratory condition ruled out Billable
- Z05.4 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected genetic, metabolic or immunologic condition ruled out Has subcodes
- Z05.5 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected gastrointestinal condition ruled out Billable
- Z05.6 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected genitourinary condition ruled out Billable
- Z05.7 Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected skin, subcutaneous, musculoskeletal and connective tissue condition ruled out Has subcodes
- Z05.8 Observation and evaluation of newborn for other specified suspected condition ruled out Has subcodes
- Z05.9 Observation and evaluation of newborn for unspecified suspected condition ruled out Billable
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite Z05.
- P00 Newborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancy
- P01 Newborn affected by maternal complications of pregnancy
- P02 Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
- P03 Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery
- P04 Newborn affected by noxious substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk
- Z03 Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
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