Z02.84 — Encounter for child welfare exam
Is Z02.84 billable?
Yes — Z02.84 is billable for FY2027. Z02.84 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. Z02.84 may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Z02.84 at a glance
| Code | Z02.84 |
|---|---|
| Description | Encounter for child welfare exam |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
What Medicare edits apply to Z02.84?
The Medicare Code Editor screens inpatient claims before they are grouped. These edits name Z02.84 directly.
CMS will reject this code as the principal diagnosis on an inpatient claim. It describes something other than the condition chiefly responsible for the admission.
Which MS-DRGs does Z02.84 group to?
Z02.84 sits in MDC 15 and helps define the logic of 1 MS-DRG (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 795Normal Newbornmedical
How is Z02.84 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to Z02.84. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Encounter › child welfare screening exam (with health service) (for)
- Encounter › administrative purpose only › examination for › child welfare (with health service) (for)
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of Z02.84, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Z02.84 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to Z02.84.
- Encounter for child welfare screening exam
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Z00-Z13
The conditions below are not part of Z02.84, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Z02.84 and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has Z02.84 existed?
Z02.84 first appears in FY2024.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.