Z11 - Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases

The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases is listed as Z11.
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:	Z11
Description:	Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases 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. Excludes1: encounter for diagnostic examination -code to sign or symptom

Chapter	Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z11:
Z11.0 - Encounter for screening for intestinal infectious diseases
Z11.1 - Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Z11.2 - Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases
Z11.3 - Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Z11.4 - Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Z11.5 - Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Z11.6 - Encounter for screening for other protozoal diseases and helminthiases
Z11.8 - Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases
Z11.9 - Encounter for screening for infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified