Z01.3
Header — not billableEncounter for examination of blood pressure
The ICD-10 code for encounter for examination of blood pressure is Z01.3.
Z01.3 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Z01.0Encounter for examination of eyes and visionnon-billable header
- Z01.1Encounter for examination of ears and hearingnon-billable header
- Z01.2Encounter for dental examination and cleaningnon-billable header
- Z01.4Encounter for gynecological examinationnon-billable header
- Z01.8Encounter for other specified special examinationsnon-billable header
- Z01.3Encounter for examination of blood pressurenon-billable header