Z13.7 — Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies

Not billable

Is Z13.7 billable?

No — Z13.7 is a non-billable header code. Z13.7 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 2 billable codes beneath Z13.7.

Billable codes under this header

Z13.7 at a glance

Code	Z13.7
Description	Encounter for screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
Billable	No — header code
Code set	ICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encounters	October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Excludes1 — never code together

The conditions below can never be reported together with Z13.7 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

genetic testing for procreative management (Z31.4-)

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from Z13

The conditions below can never be reported together with Z13.7 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Z00-Z13

The conditions below are not part of Z13.7, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Z13.7 and the excluded code may both be reported.

examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)

What codes fall under Z13.7? (2)

How long has Z13.7 existed?

Z13.7 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.