ICD-10-CM · Z13.31
ICD-10 Z13.31: Encounter for screening examination for depression
Depression screening.
Code
Z13.31
Category
Factors influencing health status (Z00-Z99)
Clinical context
Depression screening.
Documentation requirements
- Validated tool
Common related procedures
- G0444 Medicare
- 96127
Common payer denial patterns
- Pair with E&M appropriately
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 Z13.31 mean?
Encounter for screening examination for depression
When is this code documented?
Depression screening.
What documentation supports this code?
Validated tool.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Pair with E&M appropriately.
Related diagnoses
- Z00.00 — Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
- Z00.121 — Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00.129 — Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z01.419 — Encounter for gynecological examination without abnormal findings
- Z11.51 — Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Z12.11 — Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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