Z04 - Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons

The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons is listed as Z04.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field	Value
Diagnosis Code:	Z04
Description:	Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons Includes: 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.

Chapter	Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z04:
Z04.1 - Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
Z04.2 - Encounter for examination and observation following work accident
Z04.3 - Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
Z04.4 - Encounter for examination and observation following alleged rape
Z04.6 - Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
Z04.7 - Encounter for examination and observation following alleged physical abuse
Z04.8 - Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
Z04.9 - Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason