Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
- Z05 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- Short description: Enctr for Obs & eval of NB for susp diseases and cond R/O
- The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM Z05 became effective on October 1, 2023.
- This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z05 – other international versions of ICD-10 Z05 may differ.
Applicable To
- 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.
The following code(s) above Z05 contain annotation back-references
that may be applicable to Z05:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations
Code History
- 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): New code
- 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): Revised code
- New description: Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
- 2017 description: Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
- 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
- 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
- 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
- 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
- 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
- 2024 (effective 10/1/2023): No change
Code annotations containing back-references to Z05: